Why You Need Reference For Your Art (From Someone Who Used to Dislike It)

Let's talk about reference for a bit. Is it cheating? No, actually, despite what some newer or younger artists may think. So join me as I talk about why reference is so important! (and also how I came around to accepting it as someone who spent her entire childhood thinking reference was cheating...)

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☕ Music Used (in order) ☕

"On the Rocks" by TrackTribe - TrackTribe - "On The Rocks" [Copyrigh...
"A Night Alone" by TrackTribe - TrackTribe - "A Night Alone" [Copyrig...

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