There's some seriously amazing stuff in this thread!! You guys really have some talent! A question to those who draw/paint often, do you use references often when you create stuff? Or can you just use your own imagination? Did you have to learn your skill or did it require refinement over many years?
I started learning to draw two weeks back. I have images in my head that I would love to draw but I cant concentrate on any of the little details of them. So right now I'm drawing purely from references: