Using thin bone black, I started block in the stripes on the zebra. See how, even at this early stage, the stripes give structure to the zebra's body. There's no need for an 'outline' edge along the top of its back. Thinning the paint with water, I also started painting in an indication of where the water would be.
My intention at this stage is to get enough shape down that I can stand back and look at the composition to see if I'm happy with it.
