Creating a few thumbnail sketches are beneficial in the design on your composition. They can help in the telling of your story, can identify potential compositional problems and can help you separate from simply copying a reference photo.
When you begin planning your painting of a bird, consider if you wish to include the environment, a full-body rendering or a portrait of the bird’s head. What is the story you wish to convey about this bird? It will guide you in your decisions.
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