step 1: create a quick thumbnail with color and value compostion worked out and some detail represented. Light is very important at this stage.
Step 2: Realize that the client is talking about the middle eastern religious type of pilgrim, not the thanksgiving type. Repeat step 1.
Step 3: After approval, continue to refine the color palette, starting with some photo elements if necessary.( note: the use of photos is sometimes a necessary compromise when working under tight deadlines. It can be thought of similarly to underwear: effective when used properly, but don't let anyone see it)
Steps 4-6: refine the things you can, kick out the fancy-dancy stuff you can't get to.
Step 7: exhale.
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As the kids say, "That's tight, yo!"
Too bad you couldn't have gone with a Thanksgiving Pilgrim. He's about to get real with that axe.
Damn! If I spend 8 hrs. trying to duplicate the final piece it I end up with a stick figure in a light yellow background. Man, good recovery on the Piligrim. I've to say your thumbnail paintings are pretty neat and very detailed. They leave no doubts of what your plan is. Also known as Excellent Communications Skills! Well done.
ps> Yeah, hurry up and get COLORS!
Jim, that's a classic "what the hell" moment! I wish I could have been there when the connection was made! I am enjoying your blogging, sir!
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