This is a quick demonstration in using a lightbox to transfer a design sketch to watercolor paper. The video can be found HERE. https://youtu.be/fBzHaWfRxNE
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The original Disney animated movies are a great resource to use to practice your watercolor techniques. This is the opening scene of The Jungle Book taken from a still of the illustrated version of the book.
This is one of those design ideas that came from a simple pen and pencil sketch...as simple doodle that was nothing more than that, until I rotated the sheet. That is when the inspiration hit me to design this little monster.
I use The Toxic Fisherman sketch to discuss the aspects of composition and the thought process using one's imagination to expand from a simple design. The big thing to remember is "Don't Be Afraid To Fail"...put it down and erase what you don't like...experiment with the design and have fun.