Classic Fantasy Illustration Hi-Res and Process Guide for May "Plague of Dragons No. 16" (Patreon)

Here is the 5th image in the series A Plague of Dragons. 

I had a lot of fun working on the castle for this one. It's been awhile since I've gotten to do some nice architecture, something I don't usually love doing, but was really enjoyable here.  

The most challenging aspect was using the linework in the drawing as a guide for brushwork in the opaque color phase. I loved it in the sky and landscape, but found it cumbersome to work with over the figure.  I may try and tone some of the heavier texture down on the figure work in the future. Which may be difficult, because I love the energy in the drawing and I have a hard time stopping at the point where it would be most ideal to paint on. I want to paint with the pencil!  Anyway, it was a really enjoyable piece to work on. I look forward to sharing how it turned out in layout for the sketchbook with you later this year.