Is it CHEATING to Use References Like THIS?

Is it CHEATING to use References like this? 💭 How about painting on reference photos? Can you combine art references? Okay, but how? Watch the video to find out!

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0:00 Intro
0:42 Is it cheating?
2:41 Photo or video reference?
4:42 Combining references
6:51 Painting over a photo

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[ThtsUp]

so im digital artist of 15 years and hearing this seriously puts myself and ease and afeel like i can full unleash my ideas. Thank you for this confirmation

[vince-]

Ai is also a great souce of inspiration. Combine with your art knowledge and real reference can create insane artwork

[Kizzaru]

ive been drawing for almost 10 years now (3 Seriously) and i dont know why using reference felt like im not skilled at all.... hope i can get rid of that stupid feeling someday

[sadiqaliyu]

Is it cheating using multiple artworks from different artists as reference?

[luonguyen]

It really depends how you "use" the reference. If you use it to make sure your anatomical details are correct then it is fine but if you simply trace over the photo, and worse color sample the photo, then it is cheating.