Personaly I think its all personal ;-)

During my life I did quiet some airbrush work.
(The one with the paint and air)
The most I liked to do was freehand work, and usualy I didnt use a sketch.
In general I started with a photo or just a idea in my head.

Recently I dived into the world of 3D, I already used PhotoShop a bit.
Mostly for some small work.
Now I learn to use Blender and make my own props from scratch or with the help of pictures.
The rest of my 3D work is just from the top of my head.

I get a idea, I fire up the programs needed and start placing things around, make poses etc.
During that proces the idea evolves and gets more clear.
Sometimes during the prosses I discover that I need a prop, so on to the next program.
Slowly I work to a end product.
At least this way its not getting boring for me, switching from one program to another keeps things interesting.
Specialy when diferent programs use diferent key's for nearly the same thing ;-)

For me personal, a scetch somewhat limits me in the idea evolving.
It alway's gives me the idea that I have to move whitin the limits of that scatch and that the end result has to be similar.

I know, its my own wicked mind =)

On a rare occasion I make a quick sketch, usualy when I get a idea and are not near my comp.
Its more a rough idea on paper so I dont forget it later ;-)

So at the end, I think its all just personal preverences.
Just do what you feel comfortable with.

Happy creating, and keep the grey matter active =)

I am not a complete idiot, some parts are missing :)

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