Kada-Ru: Â I have seen other artists create these types of pages. Â Is there a particular reason you sketch them? Â I cannot speak for other artists, but I actually generally do not draw these things. Â Like you mentioned, I usually draw the character in a particular piece.
Having said that, I do find that having general sketches and studies of the character (like the one in question) give nice, quick references and I mean to do more. Â Some people do detailed studies, especially when constructing characters for comic books. Â These can be really helpful keeping a character consistent from one image to the next. Â The artist has one handy source for many angles, poses, and expressions.
When working on a previously drawn character like Lillian Lighthare, I frequently have to flip through old works to know how I did what. Â She can change (and has), but I like to keep certain details consistent.
DrakonianDanceR: Â I respect what she means to you, and what she stands for. Â As for "Now my key problem is keeping it under control long enough to finish something, rather than struggle to get anywhere," I can relate to that very well. Â Thanks for the comments. Â I wonder how many of us do have that problem of our imagination running away with us, rather than the other way around!
Oh, and as you usually want a fact for the day: the comedian and talkshow host, Graham Norton was born on this day (April 4th) in 1963. Â Thanks! Â You spoil me.