Raum's Stronghold

[MistyBeee]

Nothing better than this WIP thread with my Sunday morning breakfast : I'm so admirative with how you draw your stone & reliefs, and love how the buildings works with it. It's only a WIP, but there is so many to see already, and I love everything !

[Voolf]

Thanks Misty! This one is a real challange to me, as it is my first illustration / map thingy. I am more comfortable with a world or reginal maps.

[Narc]

I'm agree, your castle is very nice, and the perspective is good.
To help a little : the little park, above, is a little too leaning I think.

[Mouse]

Excellent work - even if it isn't in your comfort zone

I love the way the rock seems to reach fingers upwards to hold the towers.

[Voolf]

I've put this on hold for too long already. Time to get back to it.... hopefully this time i will take it to the finish line

illu_sketch_v.1.5.jpg

[Mouse]

Oh please do - get to the finish line.

Its not that I'm rushing you, but I really think it will be worth it

Is that just the first layer of shading?

[ThomasR]

Nice to see you back on this one

[Voolf]

Is that just the first layer of shading?

No, it is actually first colour fill for the rock (not finished yet )

[Voolf]

This mountain challanges me with the most complex shading i ever had to deal with. Without a refference it is hard to "guess" there the shade should be and where not in some places. I think this will be trial and error walk of terror for me

If anyone has good knowledge and refference about shade for this kind of thing please do share

light direction ↘

illu_sketch_v.1.6.jpg

[Mouse]

As with paintings, step back from the canvas once in a while to take in the view - as if you are standing on a neighbouring mountain and admiring the scenery. That way you will see the shape and form of the land beginning to emerge already, and be able to know where the deeper shadows should lie

Its already looking great, Voolf