A mobile wallpaper is not a reduced poster. Its crop, interface and viewing distance demand a composition designed for the device from the beginning.
Research and sketch
Reference is logged before drawing begins. Historical objects are separated from contemporary fantasy imagery, and any direct visual quotation is recorded. The first sketch locates the bird, quiet space and likely icon area.
Composition and color grading
Large wing rhythms are established before individual feathers. The color pass assigns a small number of value groups so the bird reads at thumbnail size, then uses warm highlights to guide the eye.
Mobile preview and export
The near-final image is placed behind realistic icons and widgets on more than one screen shape. Cropping and shadow detail are corrected before the web-ready derivative is exported.
- Research
- Sketch
- Composition
- Color grading
- Mobile preview
- Export and document
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