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Thumbnail Sketching
Thumbnail Sketching
Thumbnail Sketching
A thumbnail sketch is a vital preparatory step in drawing and painting; think of it as a mental warm up. If
you make a habit of using them, you will be amazed at how this little exercise can save you time and
effort, as well as help you strengthen your work's design and composition. Without much emphasis on
details, this is like a shorthand note of the image you are going to create. The sketch can be of what you
are seeing in physical reality; or it can be drawn purely from imagination. Or, it can be a combination of
both. A thumbnail sketch is a great planning tool and helps retrieve and retain your most intense
impressions of your subject.