How do you like to look at reference while you draw?

[gabriellabalagna]

Interesting topic! I look at references using split screen on my ipad pro. But they take up so much screen real estate this way. I really need to find a better method.

[Kittyfox]

Since I draw on my iPad, I pull up references on my computer so it doesn't take up space on the canvas.

[wekanian]

I also work on iPad. But I use my phone when using reference.

[Puck]

I draw 50% traditionally 50% digital,
I have many printed out reference and I use books and
digital I have the reference picture on one layer.
Digitally it´s really convenient to work with reference because you
can trace over the reference and then lower the oppacity and redraw
the simple shapes and things like that

[Fun-SizeMojo]

I usually use my phone when I am drawing digitally but my monitor when I am drawing traditionally.

[angie_draws_things]

I tend to do my sketching and inking by hand, then I scan it in to clean up my lines and add color. The bulk of my art referencing happens when I am not at my computer, but since my comic is about my dogs, they end up getting looked at far more than they want. One dog is pretty straightforward, but the other has color patterns that ALWAYS require referencing. X-D

(I imagine he is thinking, "Dangit woman! Don't you remember what I look like by now?!?")

[Massiel_Solis]

Like a lot of people in here, phone is a staple for the reference.

but ...does anyone else just have theirs die on them?? or like the screen times out and goes black right when your in the zone of drawing?!?! Sometimes the convenience of having a real life piece of paper or book is cathartic.

[jcmraz]

I usually have pinterest open on my phone next to me