Recently, while looking at old sketchbooks, I noticed how important drawing thumbnails before I tackle a painting is to my creative process.
The thumbnail drawing allows me to look at shapes and values so I can (hopefully!) create a strong composition. I play around with several thumbnail design possibilities and once I hit on a thumbnail that seems to work I feel excited about starting the painting.
The thumbnail drawings above is about 5"h x 4"w. The oil painting is 16"h x 11"w.
I thought over the next few posts I'd share some of my thumbnails.
Beautiful work! And great to see your process.
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