Cave Collapse
An escape gone wrong! Will our heroes evade the crumbling stone surrounding them?
The process for this artwork focused heavily on lighting and contrast, using values to emphasize the drama of the moment. ​​
Process Work
Below: Abstract thumbnails experiementing with shape, value, and composition. Before including characters, I wanted to nail down the feel of the environment.
Sketching allows for expereimenting with many aspects of a piece: brainstorming, composition, refinement, etc. They can be done with line, values, or color. No matter how they look, the purpose of sketches is to get all the ideas out of your head and onto the paper - the good, bad, and ugly! Leave no stone unturned in the brainstorming stage.
Right: Initial sketch of the chosen composition.
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Below: Cleaned-up painting with a full range of values. Colors were overlaid using various blending modes to finish the piece.
