River Temple Scene
This example demonstrates the processes employed in the creation of an image.
The end use for this image is a printed 3 panel insert for a CD so there will be 2 folds horizontally across the artwork as well as text. The intention is for a long oriental scroll spanning 3 panels, yet when folded each panel will hold it's own as a well composed image. The theme is a fantasy setting of an oriental temple in a serene mountain pass with a gentle river flowing past. The story sets the mountain pass itself within a giant dome and is in fact a traveling starship. (left) Define the canvas and lay down some guidelines. (right) Rough in composition and perspective lines.
 
(left) Define the main structures and terrain. (right) Quickly block-in some shading
 
(left) The sketch is refined. (right) The sketch with template of cut and fold lines is used as a guide for setting up the scene in a 3d environment.
 
3D Models and terrain are created and the scene is assembled
A raw 3D render (left) and image manipulated with Photoshop (right)
 
Final colored artwork

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