Illustration in Progress

I’m working on a illustration for a fantasy I’m writing, sharing my progress and steps here. I like to work mostly digitally but I can’t start with a blank file. For the first creation, I need to use traditional media. My hand gets confused when I sketch on an electronic tablet! I use a teeny Wacom tablet. My 13YO has a somewhat better set up with a Huion Kamvas but I’m not sure that would work for me either in the early stages. Paper and pencil to start!

Worked on the modeling and pattern for their clothesg. Still need hair and especially to fix the lighting and the background. Also the sword. Can you tell I know nothing about weapons?


Working on the full image now digitally. I like some pencil grain but not all. I haven’t worked on their hands, clothes, hair, or the background yet. Also, the lighting will change a lot later.

Watercolor + colored pencil
Colored pencil
Detailed sketch
Revised composition sketch (very rought!)
First thumbnail sketch

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