So I feel like I overworked this one a little. That being said, I certainly learned a lot about rocky landscapes and lighting on a grand scale. I came up with a few tricks that should help with the next one...
Twelve years later, I'm still eagerly awaiting my acceptance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the meantime I'm a freelance concept artist/illustrator.
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