well look what i found here in the back of my spice cabinet... a tutorial of sorts! fancy that!
i made this specifically for MAP parts or pmvs in mind, but hopefully it should hold up outside of that as well!

this is a little rough since it's my first one-- and i was kind of still learning what to say and how to arrange it. but hopefully this is helpful in Some way to those that view it. if it did help you, please feel free to let me know! that'd be very encouraging to hear, ha!

it's also a liiittle old now, but i figure it's better to upload late than never. i'm getting my confidence up in making these things!

quick summary:
-very loose sketch. think big concepts, work on perspective.
-(optional) lines, fix perspective, add detail or other flavor
-paint! value is very important here, make sure you have a good range of values. they're the most crucial part and help your painting read. color variation can help it feel more alive. small details come last and can add nice bits of textural difference. work big to small!!! big massive brush strokes at first, and then narrow and refine as you go along.
-remember also to keep in mind the story of the piece! it can help you Set The Stage

yeah! thanks!

this was edited by the lovely kendall churchil