"The Goose is Getting Fat". This Xmas mixed media acrylic on wood painting is a typical case where I needed artist reference photos.
A while ago now, I started a Google Custom Search Engine (CSE) to search sites for free reference images, free stock photos and free to use images for artists and designers. Unfortunately, I have not had a lot of time to put into this project. However, I have made use of the custom search engine, and although it is far from perfect, it has at times proved useful.
You can use the find free image search on this blog, please make sure you read the notes about free to use images. Thers's also the Free Reference Images CSE homepage.