The thing about using a photo reference is not to trace an image, it’s to have something to refer to while working on the artwork.
Today, during my afternoon break, I did this art card of a wave.
This drawing was inspired by a photo I had found of a wave. I had been wondering for a long time how to capture the coloration of the wave.
Here’s the photo:
Drawing water is always a challenge. But I’m happy the way it worked out.