Board Thread:Off-Topic Discussion/@comment-35301431-20131023190900/@comment-5051846-20131206205838

StarsandPeacesigns wrote:

I use reference all the time but it doesn't always work out right. :/ Ah, then the problem probably lies in observation. What many people don't realise is that learning to observe in the correct way is a huge part of drawing. Many people claimed to have talent are those that just sort of pick it up and guess their way by instinct to correct observational methods, but they are all completely physical principles that can be learnt. :D In fact, it's rare for any artist, no matter how intuitive, to get everything.

'Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain' is an excellent book on the subject. It's helpful for getting what you see in reality down on paper accurately, in general, it teaches the art of observation and 'seeing' required for all drawing. It is great for all levels.