Sketches, to figure out a position. A failed idea can be seen in the top left.
Outlined in pen, ready to be colored!
A basic color pallete is selected, with minimal lighting taken into account. At this point, the piece has 16 color layers.
Shading and lighting added, and color corrections made. Textures on things such as chainmail are added at this stage. The background is to signify the light direction at this point. The number of layers has almost doubled to 29 now.
Environment is first made, with environmental effects on the other colors. In this case, a sunset. The number of layers has jumped to 37.
Finishing Details! Texture applied to the background, coming in at a grand total of 42 layers. Colors are corrected, and the end.earth watermark is applied.
