National Hot Air Balloon Day

So I thought today I'd show a bit of my process.
Here is my sketch:

Mr Toad has found a new obsession and of course Mole and Ratty join him on his first voyage.  Badger was sensible enough to keep all four paws on the ground.

Next I painted the background:

Now I just need to do the characters and put it all together.  For that, you'll have to check in a little later ;)