Since I want the lighting to be a warm color, I will use a purple/blue tone for the shadows.
If the light source is a cool color, use warm tones for shadows! Light bounces around and has different effects for everything it touches, so it is so much fun to play with and can help to tell the story. My most favorite part! There is one amazing fundamental that you can remember when lighting scenes that makes a big difference: if the light source is a warm color, use cool tones for shading. This is your space to explore! It is not only working out your ideas, but getting a feel for what you want to draw! Thumbnailing takes me 15 seconds TOPS, and it’s just about getting things from brain to paper. Start sketching very loose lines, sometimes my pencil is in continuous contact
It’s a beautiful texture, and gives that paper to page feel that is so satisfying. My favorite sketching brush that I will end up using throughout the process is Tara’s Oval Sketch on a lower opacity and larger size. Storytelling from your own experiences can not only help if you are torn on where to start, but it can really engage the viewer and create a very relatable space!
These interactions make for an organic and personal feel to your work! Here I have thumbnailed scenes from my own neighborhood, backyard, and even some of my personal travels. I love to take inspiration from everyday interactions, or even some of my own experiences. Thumbnailing is a great way to get ideas out in a non-judgmental space: this isn’t about being perfect, it’s about having fun and exploring! Where to begin… it is often the question most artists get stumped on the most! Sometimes it can be daunting to start a piece off – so don’t put pressure on yourself to make a masterpiece at the start! Just start sketching and thumbnailing.
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