03-20-2011, 04:42 PM
I was reading all the rules of art shops, and I noticed that eyeballing, studying an image and then duplicating it freehand, is against the rules. I fully understand the reasons for this, and don't want to argue them. What I'm worried about is this:
Very often, before doing an image, I will look for bases on Deviantart. These bases are up for people to draw over, adding their own details directly to the picture, but I find they make handy pose references instead. I'll study a base and try to imitate the pose to make sure my proportions and angles are correct. Let's face it, I'm not very good on my own yet. These bases are images of the bare, usually undetailed body, typically without even having hair. I freehand the pose from the image, which seems to be technically eyeballing, but then I also draw in the clothing and hair as I go, so at no time do I fully copy the image. Does this count as theft as well when the images are placed specifically for people to draw over and I'm not even going that far? I've always thought of it as referencing, but the wording on your rules page worried me. Do I need more practice at not relying on these references before I can open up a shop?
Also, does it say where the rules are on posting sample images? All I found is don't stretch the page... not sure if there are more specific guidelines yet.
Last edited by Galene; 03-20-2011 at 04:56 PM..
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