takendrawn
Takendrawn is a term used in digital art and online communities to describe artwork created by starting with a photograph or photographic reference and applying drawing or painting over it. The process blends photographic realism with hand-drawn or painted elements, resulting in images that retain recognizable detail while carrying illustrative or stylized marks.
Techniques vary: artists may import a photo into a graphics program, reduce opacity and trace or sketch
Usage and scope: takendrawn is common in concept art, portrait work, fan art, and experimental illustration.
Origins and terminology: the exact origin is unclear; the term appears in online forums and social media
Ethics and copyright: when using someone else’s photograph, practitioners should consider copyright and permissions, especially for