People have been getting first refs way before generative AI slop was a thing.
From gathering images of the animal you want to work on, from filling in free to use bases.
I have recently started characters from written reference and a very toddlerish sketch from the author.
Artist can and will help you with character design, you don't need the generated thing as a starter.
Arnold [I block AI users ^^]
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2025-04-28 12:19:29 UTC
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