The drawing allowed me to confirm finally figure location and lighting for I started putting color down, and this this drawing provides the client with a final, clearer image than the thumbnails did. Also when I’m working on the final piece I already have worked the exact location of where the shading and highlights will be.
Given this is Smolder with crab troubles, I half expect her to yank the annoying crustacean off, hold it under water, boil it with some quick fire breath, and than have fresh crab for lunch.