I don't do it consistently but am always happy that I took the time to do a little thumbnail study before starting a sketch. In this case, I considered both landscape (horizontal) and portrait (vertical) formats. In doing so, I also planned what would be in the frame and the composition. Not only did it help me decide on the format, but I also decided to eliminate the tree behind the building to emphasize the interesting roof shape.
Many people use these thumbnails as a value study also. I was using watercolour crayons and having trouble with controlling their values, so went with the flatter, graphic approach.
Often I do the thumbnail and then redefine the frame. Many times his has saved me from running out of paper, simply by taking a minute or two to plan before starting.
I like the little thumbnails as well as the graphic approach with the pencils. Works really well.
ReplyDeleteSketching is a way of presenting an idea on paper. Aloha
ReplyDeleteI agree John, although, I think of it as a story.
DeleteCertain sketches present operatic qualities in a small space. aloha
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