This collection of images shows a Bavarian farm boy just coming from the cornfields. The evolutionary stages of the art follow from conceptualisation through to the final artwork  of this crest designed by Daniel de Bruin.

From left to right 1. Following his standard principles of defining the overall composition and size of the artwork first, Daniel begins to visualise the structure and possible elements of the drawing.

2. With the helm and shields defined, focus is drawn to the crest itself. Notice the numerous pencil lines surrounding the head and arms of the farm boy. The artist is attempting to ensure that a solid balance / perspective and "flow" is achieved. Also observe how the dark line on the sinister armpit and back has already been set. This helps determine the breadth of the torso in proportion to the shields below.

Of further interest is the way in which Daniel again changed the design mid "stream". See how there is already the hint of a tunic / neck covering. Whereas in image 3, its replaced by the chest muscles of the farmer and the drawstring as a new focal point.

3. Framing the composition with text and detailed line work is next. On close examination you can observe how already, the artist has now successfully created a focal point in the design by accentuation the tunics white drawstring. With the dominant helm bars of the design, the eye needs to be "distracted" away, so the drawstrings help achieve this.

4. The final touches.... colour adding the richness of the overall composition.