Do you use models for drawing? Do you think it's wrong?

Hi kabukii, i think using models is perfectly fine,and why not?All the great artists over the centuries have used models!As for drawing from the mind,i have always found it to be really interesting concept,as i beleive it gives a better insight to the artists mind,and can be very challenging,in trying to understand what the artist is relaying!

I don't use real life models because I don't want them to go out of the way just to aid me in creating a good sketch. I do draw models when I design clothing though, so I can show wrinkles and more intricate details when they wear them than when it's not shown being worn. But, I do sometimes observe other people's clothing so I can see how creases form so I can draw them. From time to time, I do watch people and try to draw them, although it would be much easier if I asked them for their consent. If they're unaware of the fact that I'm trying to draw them, they might shift movements or assume that I'm staring at them.

Using models isn't wrong. Your just using reference and imagination could also be considered as reference. Models just happens to be material objects that you can actually see. Sometimes, I could imagine a very nice picture to draw but when actually trying to put them all down on a piece of paper, that image in mind seems to scatter and the end result in the paper isn't even close to what I imagined before. There are some who could actually draw what they have in mind and I'm quite envious of those kind. Anyway, using models ain't wrong.

It is much better to use a model rather than to use a picture, since a model give you the real feeling, but the picture is a plane surface which is already a surface view of other artist or photographer, it is not a good way to just following the pictures. But as the first step, it is no problem, it is a way to learn, but not a way to create art work. Try to practice your ability of observation, this is very important feature of a real artist. :)

It's good practice to draw from life especially if you are going for realism. I don't think it is wrong at all to use models. Personally, having practiced observing and drawing what I see made it easier when I wanted to create an image just from my mind. I still have very far to go with my art but that is just my experience. I think you should do whatever works for you.