Getting out of a creative rut (Part 2: Using References)

I usually draw from memory, but for this exercise, I started looking at references. The sketch below was the result of looking at several different kinds of WW2 fighters, including the Mosquito (one of my favorite aircraft designs of all time), the P51 Mustang and a couple of others.

The end result is still a little conventional, but looks more interesting than my earlier attempt. Or not. ;-) Still need to work on my perspective (click image for larger version).

Until now, my sketches have been small, about 6-8 inches in length. I'm going to try a larger size for my next sketch, see if it helps improve anything. And my markers are drying out, so it's time to get some new ones :-).