Some filigree patterns and what it looks like when I sketch. It's pretty chaotic! Progress is shaping up pretty nicely. The trees are helping a lot but the lightning is still too much. This process is a constant back and forth. Looking at every element and wonder if it works. What you don't see in these WIP shots is just how often I toggle on black and white mode to check my values, or flip my canvas to check perspective and weight. It's an ongoing struggle. You against yourself reflected in the work you're doing. In the end it really boils down to how honest you want to be with yourself. Since the old adage goes; you don't know what you don't know you have to make sure that you at least learn to see your own mistakes. It might be a gut feeling or you meticulously applying the rules, or a mixture of both. Do whatever you need to do to find those points that need improvement.

Don't just say: "I already know how to do this so I don't have to worry about it.". This is something you will rarely, if ever, hear a pro say. It doesn't mean that you don't understand the fundamentals or are just too humble, it simply means there is room for improvement and the second you are too lax a mistake might sneak in and kick your ass later on.

