Don’t just draw "sad." Draw a character trying to hide that they are sad—a forced smile with trembling eyes is much more compelling. 4. Lighting and Color Theory Light sets the emotional frequency of the story.
Draw the knight's sword inches from the dragon's scale. The tension makes the viewer finish the story in their head. How to Draw: Storytelling
The background elements that explain why the action is happening. 6. Symbolism and Motifs Use recurring visual "Easter eggs" to deepen the narrative. Don’t just draw "sad