One of the basic problems in trying to create a picture is a color scheme to pull it together. Not many people realize this, and it comes as no surprise that color practice or using a limited color scheme may be a good exercise for anyone looking into illustration.
As of December of last year, I have been trying to do that on my own, with using color schemes monthly palettes as well as their wonderfully helpful color memes to force me into creating design around a limited palette.
Using a very limited palette of colors, such as a number of five can force you to think out the design and the character/landscape/illustration overall.
