1. Why is texture so important to have in your sketches?

Texture is important so you can get a more realistic looking print. also it helps show what animal it is.

2. Why is it neccessary for you to have several references of each animal and each background? Explain.

It is important to have several refernces because it helps you see how the animal actually  looks. Also we can compare it to the pictures to see if we accomplished our goal.

3. When you look at your sketches are you able to see which sketch is the strongest and will make the best print? How do you know this? 

Yes because if i can draw the animal in pencil it will be a little harder but i think i can do it in print. but if i cant even draw it with pencil i wont even be able to print it