The Leviathan

[TheMonkeyKing]

Inspired by so many amazing works on this subject I decided to make my own interpretation of the Leviathan.

It was after seeing the work of Jason Chang in the amazing book Spectrum 17,
that I really felt like doing my Leviathan. Also the famous Magic the Gathering card illustration by Tedin, was a strong reference.

I wanted it to seem believeable, like a rare creature encounter of massive proportions. I felt the need to put a human element for scale besides the first person point of view.

I initially thought of another option, but it would give the leviathan a predator feel and I didn't want it to be a giant killer but rather a giant errant who has been swimming through the oceans for a really long time.

As usual, all done in Zbrush, Max and Vray. Post production in Fusion, Photoshop and After Effects.

Comments are more than welcome

[Vitrux]

Your art looks really Good!
I just think the bubbles should be more transparent.. they actually look a bit solid..
Just my opinion, but the composition is fine and the creature is fantastic.

[TheMonkeyKing]

Thanks Vitrux!

Your words really mean a lot and I'm glad you enjoyed the work.

I had some references but I might have overdone with the motion blur and the depth of field on the bubbles. It does take most of its refraction.

Thanks again!