Mech Painting

I did this painting with no image directly in mind, I just wanted to try some new techniques which I learned through a conversation with Benedcik Bana (http://benedickbana.deviantart.com/). Primarily with the use of blur filters (such as the motion blur and iris blur) and pen opacity trying to help establish focal point as well as add depth. I also used the liquify filter for the reflections in the water.

 Initial silhouette, figuring out my light and perceptive, I added a figure in the foreground to help establish the scale of the mech

Built in the background and shadows. I also thought it would be cool to have the mech looking like it had been submerged underwater and was now rising up from the water, using a rain brush and motion blur to better illustrate the motion.

I then realized the figure in the foreground didn't look right so I added a railing in front of him, so he'd look like he was on a platform observing the mech. also adding details, and lighting throughout this step.

Finished painting (added a gradient to get the effect of a directional light source)