what are some good image reference sites for artists?

Answer 1

When I need an image for an illustration reference, I need to get very specific, in order to narrow down the search and waste less time with images I don't need.

If I need pictures of pandas, I don't search for "animals" or "zoos." I search for "pandas."

If I need a '57 Chevy Bel Aire, I don't seach for "cars" or even "Cheverolet." I zoom right in on "57 Chevrolet Bel Aire."

If I need an image of a Navajo tribal dancer, what do you think I type into a search engine?

In other words, I don't go to any, general, image site. I look for the sites that will give me most exactly what I need.

Answer 2

You can find use of this site: http://www.stockxpert.com/index.phtml

I typed in the keywords, "image reference site artist", and I got these sites:
http://www.3d.sk/
http://www.morguefile.com/archive/