See, I do layouts too. Very dramatic for a Les Mis fan animation
Everything for musicals must be dramatiiicccc.
Hrm. Well, I find that layouts come more "naturally" than, say, character. That isn't to say there aren't things to work at. Do a lot of observing when you're out and about. A LOT. And draw it preferably, but not necessarily. For layout, it's more of how to construct the stage then how pretty it can be, so I suggest reading Dream Worlds, if you can.
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the dramatism
also very nice.... i find it ridiculous how i can't put as much attention into backgrounds as i can characters... advice?