Splinterlands Art Contest Week 254! WOOD NYMPH

Hello, everyone. I hope everything in your life is going well.

This artwork took nearly 17 hours to complete I hope it mesmerizes

Life is a wild adventure, and it's an infinite source of inspiration for a crazy artist like myself. I believe in using the insanity of life to produce art that defies convention and piques the imagination. With the help of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, I start on an adventure in artistic expression that knows no limitations.

I've selected WOOD NYMPH for this entry.

I created this guy with a shield in one hand and a sword in the other, facing a force pressing from behind that he is attempting to overcome

Reference!

Step 1: Embracing the Madness of Concepts

As a mad artist, I thrive in the domain of infinite possibilities. I let my mind run wild and free, investigating strange themes and zany people. I begin outlining my character after I have a broad notion of what I want to build. It's the first step in bringing the visions in my head to reality.

Step 2: Include Fun Features

But why stop with just a sketch? My characters expect more! I use small lines and shadows to emphasise their individuality and bring them to life in a weird, wild way. It's all about capturing the essence of their characters while adding a dash of uniqueness.

Step 3: Experiment with Colors

Colours are the lifeblood of each piece of art. I use Illustrator swatches to keep track of my palette and maintain consistency. These petite beauties allow me to change the colours of the foundation, experiment with bright and darks, and give that additional punch to my compositions.

Step 4: Bringing the Backdrop to Life

The backdrop of an artwork sets the scene for the craziness erupting in the foreground. I design an environment that suits the character while ensuring the lighting placements are synced. The interaction between character and background is critical, and it is here that the magic begins.

Step 5: Highlights and Shadow Blending

Shadows give my characters depth and substance, making them leap off the page. I delicately highlight and mix the shadows, allowing them to radiate from the actors and interact with the backdrop in a beautiful manner. It's all about giving the spectator a weird and engaging experience.

Step 6: Radiance Illumination

The key component that makes my paintings glow is brightness. I employ backdrop lighting to accentuate the lights and shadows of the figures, producing a surreal glow that draws the spectator into the whimsical world I've created.

Step 7: The Last Flourish

When the artwork nears completion, I blend all of the layers, maintaining the original masterpiece. To avoid any unexpected losses, I duplicate the group and carefully conceal the copy. This safety allows me to take artistic chances and experiment without worry.

Step 8: The Raw Filter's Power

In the end, I use the strong Camera Raw Filter. It enables me to blend and add additional colours to the artwork, resulting in an explosion of colours that fascinate the eyes and the imagination.

The workflow is depicted in the screenshot below.

Finally, my wacky work is a tribute to the wonders of embracing life's craziness. I create crazy worlds with the help of Illustrator and Photoshop, where figures and colours dance in a symphony of chaos and beauty. Thus, let us all dare to live our lives to the fullest and release our artistic talent to the world!

The results of my art are shown here.

Thank you for sticking with me until the end. Please provide feedback on what you think of my artwork.

I'll see you all again in another post.

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