The Rite of Bloodlet: Illustration Process part 2

The first work in progress image for the rite of bloodlet

Hello again people, time for an update on how the current image is going.

So I’ve decided to go for an action scene. It’s one of the most exciting parts of the story and so hopefully should make for an exciting picture. The moment I’ve tried to capture is just after Gin has vanquished two of his foes in gladiatorial combat. The nearest figure is in process of slumping to the ground, which will become clearer in time.

At this stage I’m just planning the image, sketching straight into Corel Painter to lay out the rough composition. Of course all this is potentially subject to change and often the final illustration will look completely different. This stage simply gives me something to aim for and build upon. The next part will be the long slow process of building the image up in clarity and detail…