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I didn't do any thumbnail sketches before getting to this full-size sketch. I knew what the scene was to look like...I just needed to know if it could conform to the letter shape. This was done with the G in its final size.

Some early caption candidates: "Grrronimo!", Grapplers, Goin' for It


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The final drawing.
Watercolor dyes indicating the color patterns.
The detailing begins with the colored pencil step. At the end of this step, the letter is nearly complete.

The letter is finished once I paint in (with acrylics) highlights and strengthen darker areas.