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When I am not sure what to paint, a thumbnail sketch gets the creative juices flowing. It can be done in pencil or watercolor or both as in this example. It makes you think about the composition and even the colors you may consider in your final painting.
One of the best aspects of doing a thumbnail sketch is that you are not tied to any specific outcome. Thus, the drawing and painting is recorded freely with direct brush strokes. It is basically an emotional release. At some later point you can come back and modify your composition when you feel it will strengthen the outcome of your painting.
On the other hand if you are pressed for time it is good to get some painting in on days when you feel stressed out. Just to return to this recored image calms the body. After traveling or when you have more free time you can return to developing this as a painting.
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