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Loch Brittle Sketch.
Loch Brittle sketch.
A tiny thumbnail sketch based on my reference photo taken at the head of Loch Brittle on the Isle of Skye.
Pencil: 6B, 5.6mm diameter lead.
I get easily distracted by details so working on such a small scale with a large pencil makes me focus on the information I need and maintains my interest, energy and motivation. There are some marks testing the colours at the bottom right.
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