Digital Illustration: Find Your Voice through Art
The Ethics of Using References
A course by Lo Harris , Digital Artist and Educator
About the video: The Ethics of Using References
Overview
“First, I will walk you through the role that references can play in starting a new artwork and developing your style. ”
In this video lesson Lo Harris addresses the topic: The Ethics of Using References, which is part of the Domestika online course: Digital Illustration: Find Your Voice through Art. Learn how to create digital artwork that amplifies your ideas and values using Procreate.
Partial transcription of the video
“ The Ethics of Using References Now that I've shared with you my favorite creative influences, in this lesson, I'll talk about the ethics of using references when creating an artwork. Every artist starts with a reference whether it's a photograph, a textile, a color palette. There's no shame in using a bit of a reference, especially when it comes to defining your tastes and preferences as an artist. There's inspiration everywhere, so when you're finding references, there's no need to limit yourself to your medium, you can look in other places. If you're an illustrator, find inspiration fro...”
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Course summary for: Digital Illustration: Find Your Voice through Art
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Digital Illustration, Drawing, Traditional illustration

Lo Harris
A course by Lo Harris
Lo Harris is a professional artist, educator, and children’s book illustrator based in New York City. Lo earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from Northwestern University before becoming a visual journalist for publications including The New York Times and NBC News. It was there that Lo discovered her passion for social issues—which culminated in the Justice illustration that kick-started her artistic career.
Lo has worked with high-profile clients including Ellen DeGeneres, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Amazon, Old Navy, Hulu, VH1, Bombay Sapphire, The United Nations, and even created the artwork for GIPHY’s coverage of the 2020 presidential elections. She also sells her artwork via her website.
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