Weekly Lecture: Thumbnails !
Here is another BLOG post alerting you of something else to do prior to the start your actual painting...
THUMBNAILS: Art directors and graphic designers use the term "thumbnail sketch" to describe a small drawing on paper (usually part of a group) used to explore multiple ideas quickly. Thumbnail sketches are similar to doodles, but may include as much detail as a small sketch.
-Don't get caught up in the details
-Try more than 1 thumbnail option
-Look for new ways to convey your original idea
-Then, transfer to a larger scale