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When you think of certain artworks, you might think of the quiet stillness of a portrait, a serene landscape, or the pensive gaze of a
Are you looking for reference images to help inspire and inform your artistic work? Look no further! The reference photos found here, are meant to provide you with helpful painting and drawing inspiration. So that you will be able to find the perfect source material for your next artistic study and/or project.
When you think of certain artworks, you might think of the quiet stillness of a portrait, a serene landscape, or the pensive gaze of a
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Understanding the significance of complementary colors is vital in color mixing and painting. It not only enhances your color mixing abilities but also enables you
Almost everyone will immediately recognize a color wheel when they see one, however few understand the principals and the power it contains. As an artist,
Religious artworks, with their masterful depictions and stirring narratives, have been a beacon of inspiration throughout the ages. Shaping not only the spiritual landscape but
Art has never stood still; it’s always been on the move, evolving, innovating, and, most importantly, repeating—just like the patterns it so diligently explores. From
37 thoughts on “Reference Image Library: For Artistic Study and Inspiration”
Hey Elisabeth,
Thank you for the article on varnish.
Hi Paul, You are very welcome! Glad it is helpful
What an incredible resource. So many options to practise with. Thank you Elizabeth
You are very welcome Marilyn!
Thank you so much Elizabeth for sharing your inspirational photos. I will include some in my images library.
You are so welcome Illaria! Very happy that these inspire you!
Hello Elisabeth.
Thank you so much for sharing with us your fantastic photos; they will inspire me greatly. I will confess I have not been painting much lately, although I do enjoy reading all of your emails.
My very best regards.
Mike D
Hi Mike, I am very glad that you are enjoying these reference photos! There are seasons when painting happens less- sometimes it can be helpful to step away for a bit. Happy to hear that you are enjoying reading the e-mails.
Thank you for providing such Great images. Can’t wait to try painting some.
Best wishes.
Len S.
Hi Len, you are so welcome! Glad to hear these are inspiring.
Thank you for providing such great pictures and for all the information you are giving including the virtual tour of the gallery 🌹
You are so welcome!
Beautiful reference photos. Thank you.
Thank you! Very glad these are helpful to you 🙂
I’m always looking for detailed images for inspiration. Thank you.
Glad to hear that – You are very welcome Linda!
Thank you.
You are very welcome Ramuja!
Thanks so much! I’m very new to watercolor and at 73, with compromised health, it’s wonderful to have such a great variety of pictures to study!
You are very welcome Cynthia! Am glad that you are enjoying the reference photos.
These are wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Kris
You are very welcome Kris!
Thanks so much for your generosity. I am already inspired just browsing!
I am very happy to hear that Martha! You are so welcome 🙂
I like your reference images library and thank you for painting advices. Best wishes, Renata
Thank you! Am very glad that you are enjoying it.
Love this idea! Photo #39 might be my next muse 🙂 Your images have inspired my to look back on the photos I took during my first photography class last year with different eyes. 🤔
Thank you for all the inspiration you gift the world. 🖼️ 🎨
Jeannie Stubler
New London Wisconsin
The reference library is useful; thank you for creating it.
Am very glad to hear that! Am happy to be able to share it.
Wonderful photos Thank you.
You are very welcome!
Thank you for the reference images.
Am very happy to share – you are so welcome!
Thank you for the lovely photos
You are very welcome Bob!
Thank you for sharing….I save so many inspiring pictures too, and find I use
them often…sometime just a little portion of one and a bit of another…they
come in handy for inspiration.
It is my pleasure to share. This is very true that they can come in handy – especially piecing together multiple different images.