Very cool WIP thread, like what you are doing )
You're doing really good so far! You're composition, colour and overall design are all very strong! I particularly like the first two heads. I agree that a night scene might be more interesting, and it would be something different than the much more common lighting scenario "everything is brightly lit by the sun". You've done a lot of prep work now, so it would be cool to see some progress on the actual image!
Thank you @raedrob, @sergeygrechanyukart! After some pondering I decided to stick to 4,5 head style. The first two seemed to me too Nordic/Viking in style, and too "human". I think that some alien flavor of the last two heads will benefit the scenario.
Oh this looks awesome! 
Oh man!!! I love it ! Push push push man!!!!
This is going to be awesome! (It is awesome already) Congratulations for your placing on the top row by the way - well deserved! Can't wait to see it finished - keep it up!
Regards
Jonatan
Absolutely gorgeous stuff, it has some old Disney's movie hand painted background vibes
Omg, it looks like we are same-minded, hahahaha This is exsactly what I had in mind when I read the theme of the competition - old world and new one. I love your kind of coloring, it's more artificial and colorful regarding the darkness. Great focal point and use of light and shadow. Wish you all the best in the competition, mate!
Thank you for the support @jonatan-moonchild! Being on the top row makes it so much easier for me to find the thread. 
@tonpix, I do love those Disney painted backgrounds! I would be glad if I managed to bring a bit from them to my work.
@obra-kalla, thank you! Indeed I was somewhat straightforward in treating the theme. I am still not sure that such colorful shadows are good, should try and see how it will look with less saturated dark tones.
Seems like close to final. I should look again later on with fresh eye for final adjustments and maybe mute some details for the sake of general impression. Right now the underwater part of the image seems excessively contrasty and noisy.
For now I am going to switch to concept sheet so that I am ready to make final submission any time before deadline.
this is incredible ! The design and colors are amazing
Dayummm so nice! Definitely one of the strong contenders to win and one of my favorites! Great thumbnails and sketches as well! This is really inspiring! I wish you all the best for the contest!
Thank you for your appreciation, @thakis! That really motivates me to work!
Let's consider it done for now. All final images are in the first post.
I very much enjoyed the challenge! I appreciate the time and effort of those who organized and managed the event. Thank you!
Now I need get back to work.
I'm pretty sure that I wrote before that this is awesome and... it stayed that way .
Definitely one of my favourite. Good luck!
Regards
Jonatan
Thank you, Jonatan!
Hi @korontari! Your piece looks super awesome all those ideas and colors and everything! it's pretty much spot on! Keep doing great works and good luck! : )
