Landscape GIF | Making backgrounds

Having decided on the way I was going to draw digitally, I started creating a couple of backgrounds that I hoped to use for the final GIF.

step one - line

Each began as a basic line drawing, mapping out where all of the shapes would eventually go. Composition was a factor, as square formats are often quite difficult to work within. As well as that, I wanted the backgrounds to be neither sparse nor dense - just enough details.

step two - colour and shape

This part took a surprisingly long time, but once I had finished the first example I found it to be an easy process. I had to pick colours that worked well together, but weren't too similar. Once I had filled in the blocks of colour with the brush tool, I had to go over the edges with the eraser to smooth them.

Finals. I created two variations so that if one didn't work (because of the angle, for example) I had a spare. I think the shapes all contrast well against one another, however I'm worried in case they look too simple? However when I add the character this may change them.

I would love to do quite an intricate setting, but drawing details with a tablet pen isn't my strength (when angles and perspective are introduced, it all goes wrong). So maybe this is a good way to ensure that the outcome will be effective??

I'll have to see the finished thing to know for certain..