reference, frequently photographing herself in the poses of the characters she draws in order to convey body language accurately. Critiques Many artists are criticized for using photo referencing in the creation of their artwork. However, many voices in the art community argue that photo-referencing is a legitimate technique. It is even useful when trying to simply improve skills Artists who have been accused of excessive photo-referencing by their critics include Greg Land and Alex Ross, though others defend the quality of their work. References Artistic techniques