I use photo reference all the time. I find it helps with the shading specifically, but also in getting the general pose down. All the schooling I ever took which was 2 years animation, and then graphic design, then a year of Illustration indicated that photo reference was probably a good thing.
Now, if done incorrectly, then it can look really stiff and lifeless which isn't good. And a vibe I get from the Obama one.
I used a photo reference for this just for the pose. The details etc were all mine. I coloured it in photoshop.

This one was also inspired by a photo in a magazine. I liked the picture so I used it for reference.
Now, if done incorrectly, then it can look really stiff and lifeless which isn't good. And a vibe I get from the Obama one.
I used a photo reference for this just for the pose. The details etc were all mine. I coloured it in photoshop.

This one was also inspired by a photo in a magazine. I liked the picture so I used it for reference.

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