[IodineSoup]

Just thought I'd partake in the challenge.
Took a while to decide, but I settled with doing 2D for my entry. After working with 3D all day, I like to illustrate in 2D as a way to relax.
I have never taken part in a challenge like this before, but I reckon it will be a good motivation to illustrate more and often.


The concept is simple, a group of explorers explores a mysterious clockwork forest that was discovered in the estate of a deceased inventor and all around eccentric, and runs into something they weren't expecting.


Doodling my way to a composition/colour scheme.

[IodineSoup]

Still trying to adjust composition and colours.

[geckzilla]

Not seeing the "clockwork" part of the clockwork forest, which is a little disappointing because I get these neat images in my head when I think about a clockwork forest... I picture a lot of gears and springs and numbers laying around. But I get it that the mechanical creatures are supposed to be the clockwork part rather than the trees themselves. Definitely work on the midtones and highlights. Pretty dark right now.

[IodineSoup]

Decided to try something a bit more dynamic.
A creature bursting into the scene while the explorers are documenting their expedition.

Initial sketch.