Ok. So...
I'm kind of loosing my mind right now. I'm going to try a different idea for the illustration once again, knowing that given how much time remains, such course of action is a bit reckless and stupid on my part... But, alas, the previous iteration is not what I expected and my morale is very low right now.
I really hope to be able to get in time for this. Specially because of how hard I been working on this and how rewarding it has already been.


Sketch for the (hopefully) final illustration.
If this doesn't work I'll withdraw myself from the contest. I would like to retire with at least some of my dignity intact... (?)

This one is very pleasant, you can't go wrong. Go go go!

Ty. This is really reassuring. I'll put myself to work right now.

Keep at it! I like the way that you have lined out the head and neck in this most recent incarnation. Get a rendering! You can do it!

TY. Saturday night is the perfect time for grey-scale painting ♥

I'm thinking in use the sharpen tool on the smoke. The texture is very realistic and smooth. I want it to be a bit less clean. Also, I feel the Cauldron's face is competing the focal point with that of the character. So, I need to figure out how to solve that.

Love the perspective you went with and love the logo edits! Ya, I have to update my design as well lol. It seems recurrent in a lot of entries but I guess thats normal. Goodluck my friend :wink: