I have a references folder but its not very full I tend to make a new reference folder for each project instead and Ive got a Artwork/Inspiration folder that I use as my screensaver...sometimes the awesomness hurts my eyes =0!
...and hilarious when someone sees the folder and you explain "Oh, that, no that's just anatomy reference. For art." and they just go with it. How many careers out there can you legitimately spend part of your work day looking up "boob ref"? dustin: thanks for sharing dude! Stealing now...
I don't see why you shouldn't share even if it's to some "random" person you don't know? I think the greatest things about a community is sharing, and even helping those not part of the community. We can only all benefit from this. It's thanks to great altruistic thinking that we're soon getting that amazing 200 page…
you guys are champs :) thanks Dustin and Mark, still I don't feel entitled for you 2 to have delivered your hard work gathering art that resonates with you personally or consider anyone a jerk for thinking a different way - we all do art for different reasons, goals, and ideals. I just think it's awesome of you to do.…
I think its cool to give it away ... but kinda naive to ask someone for his or her own "OMG awesome reference" folder. I don't think it helps much ... It's just cooler to simply chat and talk about what is inspiring a person and why ... Also, to quote Feng Zhu on this again : Reference is not the same as inspiration. WWII…