1 what’s the Story?

Illustration is more than a lovely piece of art. It’s also a companion to a story. So while a story typically starts with a character, as you’re brainstorming your concept try to think about the tale you’re telling. What kind of setting will it have, what the mood should be, how expressive are the poses, and so on. Think about the situation you want to depict, and if you want, act it out and shoot some photos for reference to help you understand how people move naturally in various situations. Then sketch them out loosely. This is a great way to warm up for your final concept.

Think about the situation you want to depict, and if you want, act it out and shoot some photos for reference