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 :smiley: 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. :smile:

@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. :smile:

I'm pretty sure that I wrote before that this is awesome and... it stayed that way :smile: .
Definitely one of my favourite. Good luck!

Regards
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! : )

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saw it on artstation, had to come here to give you a like!

I think you're the best here. Good luck.

Thank you for your support, Andrei. Congratulations on being among the finalists, well deserved!