The Bad Sketch Thread.

[comix4fun]

A reference for your sketch is an invaluable tool. Of course this requires some pre-planning, but it curtails many a disappointment.

 

I have thought about that a lot. It curtails disappointment, but it also insures that you are not going to get something inspired, either.

 

 

It depends on what character you are looking to get drawn. I know many creators that need reference for costume details on many characters that they don't normally draw. Having reference ready to go will be the difference between you getting the character you want from the artist you want and having them pass because they can't remember off the top of their head what the design on Firestorm's chest looks like.

 

 

[seanfingh]

A reference for your sketch is an invaluable tool. Of course this requires some pre-planning, but it curtails many a disappointment.

 

I have thought about that a lot. It curtails disappointment, but it also insures that you are not going to get something inspired, either.

I disagree. Sayger used a reference. Furthermore, I have never gotten an exact replica of the reference, probably due to copyright, but I have never gotten three to five squiggle lines either... even on a free sketch that I paid $20 for anyway.

 

Well, we're probably speaking about two different things. Lots of guys use reference to make sure they know what the costume looks like, coloring, equipment etc. I guess I was thinking more of you walking up and saying "Please draw this," and handing over the reference.

[DrWatson]

I ask for a specific character or scene and then hand them the reference and say, "similar to this."

 

Aside to Chris:

 

Firestorm.

[DrWatson]

I wanted a Daken sketch from Billy Tan. This was my reference:

 

 

This was the sketch:

 

 

I was tickled pink.

[comix4fun]

I ask for a specific character or scene and then hand them the reference and say, "similar to this."

 

Aside to Chris:

 

Firestorm.

 

 

I wanted Sean to be able to relate to the comment.

[devilsrain]

I love asking artists who THEY want to draw as well.

 

Then they say who.......then I throw out a wierd unique twist to it.........or at least try to

 

+1

[seanfingh]

I ask for a specific character or scene and then hand them the reference and say, "similar to this."

 

Aside to Chris:

 

Firestorm.

 

 

I wanted Sean to be able to relate to the comment.

 

DC

[joeypost]

It does kind of look like a Hobbit and one of the Seven Dwarfs had a love child.

 

Or Wilfred Brimley.

[DrWatson]

It does kind of look like a Hobbit and one of the Seven Dwarfs had a love child.

 

Or Wilfred Brimley.

Dr. Strange selling oatmeal and insulin... interesting.

[DrWatson]

A reference for your sketch is an invaluable tool. Of course this requires some pre-planning, but it curtails many a disappointment.

 

I have thought about that a lot. It curtails disappointment, but it also insures that you are not going to get something inspired, either.

Another, "In Yer Face, Sean" moment sponsored by Bill Dinh:

 

Reference:

 

 

Sketch:

 

 

Score - Watson: Two. Disappointment: Zero.

[NYComics]

why do you keep posting good sketches in the bad sketch thread?

[DrWatson]

To prove to seanfingturd that providing a reference to an artist does do not sap them of their creativity and prevents one from acquiring a sketch that rightfully belongs in this thread.

[NYComics]

I agree with you.................darn that Finghster

[DrWatson]

Finghster. I'll have to remember that. If you say it just right, it rhymes with sphincter.

[Silent Master]

A reference for your sketch is an invaluable tool. Of course this requires some pre-planning, but it curtails many a disappointment.

 

I have thought about that a lot. It curtails disappointment, but it also insures that you are not going to get something inspired, either.

Another, "In Yer Face, Sean" moment sponsored by Bill Dinh:

 

Reference:

 

 

Sketch:

 

 

Score - Watson: Two. Disappointment: Zero.

 

HOLY mess - That's freaking awesome! (this should be in the "bad a$$" sketch thread!

[seanfingh]

To prove to seanfingturd that providing a reference to an artist does do not sap them of their creativity and prevents one from acquiring a sketch that rightfully belongs in this thread.

 

Point was already conceded that we were speaking about two different things. But if you just haven't gotten the marks deep enough, yet, keep beating that horse.

[DrWatson]

How could you concede?

 

You are life! You are DEATH! You are FIRE INCARNATE! YOU ARE HEAT MISER!

 

 

Was that too OTT?

[Billy the Kidd]

A reference for your sketch is an invaluable tool. Of course this requires some pre-planning, but it curtails many a disappointment.

 

I have thought about that a lot. It curtails disappointment, but it also insures that you are not going to get something inspired, either.

Another, "In Yer Face, Sean" moment sponsored by Bill Dinh:

 

Reference:

 

 

Sketch:

 

 

Score - Watson: Two. Disappointment: Zero.

 

 

But no, I agree. Sometime a little reference can go a long way especially if the artist doesn't know the character too well OR simply to help illustrate an idea. Whether or not this takes away from inspiration or not depends on the artist.