Using References to Improve Your Rendering #artprocess @Swatches
Using References to Improve Your Rendering #artprocess  @Swatches
Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Clint encourages a digital painter to use more references, then explains how to think about value so that you can render a more dynamic image.
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Using References to Improve Your Rendering #artprocess

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