Claw - Dragon's Lair

[Claw]

Hi,

Saw the prizes and just had to take part in this challenge, although Im very much a learner so c&c is probably more important. At the moment Im torn between two ideas so any help in making up my mind is most welcome.

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/lawc/DragonsLairwip2.jpg

1 a volcanic lair with lots of steam and gas

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/lawc/Dragonslairwip1.jpg

2 A mountain range above the clouds, with three brave warriors trekking towards a mountain lair. any help most appreciated. Thanks

[Aramor]

I think the second one looks cooler. More epic.

[rocneasta]

the second one has more contrast in themes and colors so i vote second too!

[BBB]

my vote goes to the second too, i prefer the colors and the feel of height

[matellis]

I am also liking the second image more. I am looking forward to seeing this matte painting develope!

[Claw]

Hi,

Haven't had much time to get on with this challenge and when i came back to it i decided to totally re-do my idea,
( mainly to give myself a better chance of making the deadline.)
Im going for a more eastern style of dragon now, up in a waterfall.
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/lawc/DragonLair7.jpg
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/lawc/DragonLairwip2.jpg

[yaRa]

I like the new one more )
Good luck!

[Claw]

Quick up date of my current progress.
Thanks
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/lawc/DragonLairwip8.jpg

[Claw]

Ok final wips took a lot longer than i thought do finish the cave and waterfall. had to hand paint more than i wanted to.
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/lawc/Dragonwip9.jpg
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/lawc/DragonLairwip11.jpg

[Claw]

http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu66/lawc/DragonLairfinalImage1.jpg
and the final image with some color correction.

[Heavenly]

Wow very nice, impressive waterfalls