Using examples

I so agree, you can look if you need to, but try to get to the point where you don't have too, if for no other reason than if you don't have to look, you paint faster and make more money!

I have a mental block about eyebrows of all things, especially on two face, or an angry face or skull, I practice and practice, but I want to do it backward, so I always make a point to look before I start painting for the day...then I can remember. It is one of thoes odd things!

It will all come with time. I found that in a matter of weeks, I started with desings that were inspired almost line by line by other artisist, and in no time, I needed to repaint my board, because I found my own style, and my tiger was different, my butterfly evolved, and my dog was no longer the one in the snaz book. It will happen, and when you make it up, it is easier to commit to memory too (unless you have a mental block about eyebrows!)

I'm wokring on creating a new board that has 3X5 pockets. My goal is to have a real photograph of each design i offer in each pocket. Then i'll make black & white copies of the photo on index cards and put them behind the picture. When a child chooses a design, the line manager hands them the b&w picture to hold onto. This lets them knwo they are in line and lets me know exactly which design they want. I can also use it as a reference if needed.

What a great line mangagement technique GaPeach!