(Continued from part 1)
The next step in my process was pretty simple: sketch, sketch, sketch.
Before I could nail down the final composition, I needed to clarify my character designs. Although I wanted my final look to be cartoonish, I did quite a bit of research to study actual bird anatomy. I’m a strong believer in research, even when your style strays far from realism.
When I finally began to zero in on a composition I was happy with, I shared it with my critique group and inner circle of family/friends for feedback. I highly recommend getting as much feedback as possible in the early stages of a drawing, and be prepared to make changes along the way!
Above is the pencil sketch I used as the basis for my final piece. From this point on, everything was done digitally.
(To be continued…)
