Concept Art: Part 2

On September 21st, the artist showed me the rough sketch so I could make changes before she went into the next stage. The monster on the left and the shadow of another on the right were exactly what I was looking for. The stances for the elves matched what I envisioned. At first I pictured the elf holding the sword up to be more centered, but after seeing the work, I preferred it this way. This is one benefit of working with the same artist. They learn what you're looking for and there is trust in reaching a satisfactory product regardless if they need a time extension or not. It’s important to remember that with this freelance website, most of them have full-time jobs and these commissions are all done on their free time.

The main issue I had with the initial drawing was the two elves on the left. They had their backs to the attacking monster instead of facing the threat. On September 28th she finished the base coloring with the modifications. The elf covered up with the two magic blades can drain magical aura with one and use that energy to attack with the other, allowing him the ability to save his own strength and magical reserves. The blood moon with the mysterious villain came out just like I had envisioned it. I am excited to see what it looks like finished. The spirit fox with the flame tail and the fireball spell look very promising. The mountain backdrop came from the artist to create a more epic scene and have variety.

This concept art is not an actual scene in the book, but it gives a good representation with the three POV characters, side character and main villain. October 20 is the next potential delivery date for the finished product. After I ask for any potential revisions and get the completed work, I will post the 3rd and final part in the concept art series.

Initial sketch.

Base color after sketch revision.