References Poll

[Peppermint Pig]

What references do you draw from the most when creating pixel art, or art in general?

[Wayuki]

I voted "Other artists/movements", although I use references from nature just as much. I think it's best to study as much material as possible: life, photos, artwork in every medium.

I also think that it's best to visit more than one art community, so that you don't get too caught up in the bandwagons of just one forum. I sneak around just about everywhere, haha. 

[Evil-Ville]

I picked "References are for the weak. I am strong." but not because I have a stupid attitude like that but because I am too lazy to find references most of the time.

[baccaman21]

Hey PP?!

can you add an 'all of the above button'? <Thanks Ptoing>

- so yeah... references come from everywhere... not one set of criteria can be specifically defined - otherwise you limit yourself.

go forth and pixel!

[Lawrence]

Mine are varied so I chose the last option. When I look at things in daily life, I objectively analyze their form, colour, lighting etc. and then go and apply them to a new piece. Looking at artist's pictures can be very insightful. Looking at photos helps too, in a direct sense.

[Helm]

All of the above, I'd say.

[Blick]

Other artists are my main reference for sure. If I ever have trouble with inspiration, I either wait it out or look into my archive folder that holds some of my favorite pieces from various people.

[goat]

I picked Anime ^.^

no really, Nature.  I can't get enough of it.

[ZoSo]

Sexy babes.. xD Well i usually trace em.. Only thing i can do from scratch is Tilesets..and im pretty good at that.

[Dusty]

I picked all of the above. I would say mainly nature, but I have a serious problem getting what I see with nature down to a pixel level, at least decently.