> There's a big difference between photographic reference and copying a photograph But of course. I didn't mean to suggest otherwise. As I mentioned, my primar

> There's a big difference between photographic reference and copying a photograph But of course. I didn't mean to suggest otherwise. As I mentioned, my primary issue is with how heavy reliance on photo reference can result in a photo-like final painting. As I mentioned in another comment, I have a secondary issue with how photo reference affects the process, but that's another discussion.