Dear All,
Here is the rest of the interview.
http://www.asopa.com/publications/19...ichardlack.htm
I think that all of us agree that it's the interpretation of the reference and the skill, the creative abilities, and the talent of the artist that makes the art great.
Also, that real life is probably the best reference, but that photos, memory, creative ideas, etc, are also useful and maybe even necessary to the artist?