Capture the changes in one piece
Photograph your own preliminary sketch and finished drawing separately. If you have no photos from the middle of the process, do not invent a missing stage; the completion date and a choice you remember are enough.
Lighting can change how colors appear in photos, so do not assume an image perfectly represents the original colors.
Connect two photos
Choose the date you conceived the piece and a photo of your own sketch.
Note one line or color you changed while working.
Keep the finished photo and its completion date separately.
Before posting publicly, check whether you may use your reference materials and other people’s work.
A fictional example of choices
Here is an editorial example: “Sketch: drew the character’s hands large. Revision: simplified the background. Finished: chose blue clothing.” Change these lines to fit your own work.
Check the rights holder’s terms and the rules of the place where you plan to post before using someone else’s image or characters. You may also need consent from the photographer or anyone pictured.
Note the sources of references separately
Distinguish the work that inspired you from the drawing you made. Before posting someone else’s photo or artwork alongside yours, check the terms of use and whether you have permission.
Keep photos of your work in Pogaem
Collect your photos and your own notes by date in a personal Pogaem calendar to find the stages later. Keep original files and usage terms separately, and decide on the sharing scope before sharing.
Frequently asked questions
What if I do not have photos of the middle stages?
You can record the sketch or finished piece you have, along with the choices you remember.
Can I share a reference image as it is?
First check the rights holder’s terms and the rules of the place where you plan to post.
Can a photo look different from the original colors?
Yes. Lighting and screens can change the appearance, so use the photo as a reference rather than an exact color match.