Photobashing for Artists: Build Fast, Accurate References in Procreate

Ever dreamed up an idea so weird that no photo reference exists? Same here. That’s why we’re diving into photo bashing, the slightly cursed, highly effective way to create killer reference images in Procreate using retro-style brushes.

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HOW TO PHOTOBASH IN PROCREATE (OR YOUR FAVORITE SOFTWARE)

In this video, Matt Tower shows you how to create custom reference images using photobashing techniques explicitly built for illustrators and graphic designers. Whether you’re mocking up a comic scene or trying to wrangle weird ideas into usable sketches, this process will save you time (and sanity).

You’ll learn how to take rough thumbnails, scavenge images, bash them together in Procreate, and draw over them using RetroSupply’s most popular pencil, pen, and halftone brushes.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:

✔️ How to thumbnail your wildest ideas
✔️ Where to find copyright-safe image assets
✔️ How to photobash quickly and ethically
✔️ Cleaning up and prepping your reference image
✔️ Drawing, inking, and coloring over your bash
✔️ And more!

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WHO IS THIS FOR?

This video is ideal for illustrators and graphic designers who love vintage aesthetics, gritty textures, and analog-inspired digital workflows.

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