Don’t fall into the PRACTICE TRAP ☠️

Summary by Krater

The video explains why artists get stuck in the 'practice trap' by copying references 1-to-1 instead of studying them, and outlines four steps to improve reference usage.

From the video

Answers: Why does drawing from reference not improve my art and how do I fix it?

• drawing from reference
• art practice trap
• selective observation in art
• using multiple art references

What it concludes

• Drawing from reference 1-to-1 without understanding shapes makes you a human printer and halts skill growth.
• Observing your reference for 2 to 3 minutes before drawing helps load information into your brain.
• Moving your reference further away forces your brain to hold onto information rather than copying shape by shape.
• Copying more than just lines, such as shading, lighting, and values, teaches you how things work.
• Mixing two or more references into a single drawing turns references into ingredients for a new creation.