I have been experimenting with creating a lot of different textures for my final images. I have been primarily using ink and decorator brushes, as well as white gouache paint on black paper. I think this media has been really effective in creating a range of different and interesting textures. The fact that they all follow this monotone colour palette will also work well to produce really harmonious images.
I have also been trying to plan the composition of my final images, and so have been doing some sketches in the correct dimensions. I really like the range of compositions I am coming up with - I think having some as close-ups of ravens and others being more scenic, will help maintain interest throughout the book.
A way of roughing these images that I have found really effective is going beyond just doing a pencil sketch and doing some small mock-ups using texture and shape. I think this will really help me craft my final images to a high standard. I also really like the tone and sense of atmosphere I am achieving in these initial mock-ups.
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