How to Reference Other Artists the Right Way

This video is all about using other artist's work as reference for your own work. It's a fine line between inluence and stealing, and I want to show you how you can take from your favorite artists and make it your own in order to help you develop much faster as an artist.

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[MightyR]

I did almost the exact same thing with your batman books. That's how i learned shading/light sources. Another great video!!🔥 Thanx dave!

[harshStroke]

I'm starting to draw my own comic book and this information IS GOLD, God bless you Dave

[wallrider]

I love the ideas in here. Very much a Bruce Lee approach to comic book art 'absorb what is useful, discard what isn't, add what is uniquely your own.' It's also very reassuring to see that someone of David Finch's level still looks to other artists for inspiration.

[robcrgr]

I love how David Finch's art transforms before our eyes. Amazing.

[SLP-WALKR]

I've been waiting for or this my entire life, thank you so much Mr.Finch 👍🔥🤩

[supersonico]

“Good artists copy great artists steal”. Steve Jobs quoting Pablo Picasso 😂 💕🐔👍💕

[rolandkatsuragi]

5:20 It looks similar but still noticeably different, like in-between frames compared to a key frame.

[jasonduran]

Thanks for setting us free to reference other artists. First I see Jim Lee erase. Now Dave Finch lets me reference artist I like. Freedom.

[MATSHAKE]

Terrific Dave. So many viewers have asked how to do this type of reference. You explained and demonstrated this perfectly! Thanks a lot!!!

[ducky_urban]

Ive been practicing this in recent artworks and its a great method to learn but still feel secure with my drawings. Cool to have you make a video on this technique!

[Humngus]

Holy crap! I do this all the time! I thought it was plagiarism!!

Thanks again, Dave!!

[mangagnome]

This is just what I needed. Thank you so much!

[Dr.RockeART]

Very cool video, thank you!
I especially liked to hear your thoughts during the shadows! Well done!!

[TK-_]

I have been looking forward to this one all week since you mentioned it on Monday.

[scottalderson]

I like vids like this. While I am an artist, I can always learn something plus I like comics and it's art so learning and seeing the art is dope.

[allendean]

I truly love how your artwork has evolved. In the beginning, your characters had similar vibes, looks and structure. These days, brother, you’ve evolved into one of the rock gods of comic book art! Thanks so much for the work, the content, the videos

[javmbz_schlithler]

I've always used reference this way but it really bugged me the idea of having a Frankenstein of various artists. This video gives me more confidence to keep pursuing art the way I do!

[CelticAugur]

Appreciate you making these videos for the young aspiring artists out here

[joseadrianoqueiroz]

Excelente explicação, é a primeira vez que vejo alguém ensinar algo tão útil para quem está começando nos desenhos de personagens. Thanks Dave!

[studiobrushpen]

Thanks David, what a great idea! Recently a friend and I have being going back through our old copy of How To Draw Comics The Marvel Way, and re-sketching the characters but with the modern costumes. Lots of fun, but your method is next level!