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Process GIF
Initial ideation, distilled down from ~40 quick thumbs.
Added extra character, tried different placements.
Sketch.
Ref taken, here's the underdrawing.
Silhouetted characters to see overlaps more clearly.
Underpainting
Just before final adjustments. I like to wait a day and get fresh eyes before I make any adjustments on this stage.