As you work on your skills as an illustrator, you want to think about all of the choices available to you.  For example, the point of view.

Take a look at the illustration above.  In winter, snow can cover the ground and everything else in a solid white blanket.  But maybe there is another point of view on this same scene that makes it feel more interesting.

Let’s take a look inside of Mr. Wiggletail’s home.  Yes, it is cold out, but just look at him snoozing the winter away!  Notice that all I did here to create that feeling of cold was to add a few icicles and a bit of snow.  A few simple details and we have the same feeling of winter with a new and interesting perspective.

And, in the second illustration, I introduce a cozy home and a character, as well!

The next time you sit down to draw, think of a point of view that you have not tried before!