I started with my thumbnail, a basic sketch using a blue pencil, here I make decisions about perspective and the general composition / layout before scanning it.
Once I am happy with the sketch I start to 'ink' the illustration and tidy up the line-work.
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Then I add colour. I use 'flats' which means selecting an area of the illustration and filling with 'flat' colours (eg green and orange for the cars) I then start to airbrush and shade them to add definition.
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Finishing the illustration involves building up the layers of colour, concentrating on each area in stages and building up the overall detail consistently. Finally I add a few effects to add some drama to the lighting.
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