This has developed very quickly in to a great piece of work. Very easy to imagine a bustling city.
WIP - Kreola - Bryan Sola
heat1996
#31
This is inSANE!! :drool:
I can’t wait to see this in all it’s finished splendor. My take on Ship A and Ship B…I like Ship A, however why not incorporate the “balloon/blimp” type functionality to it that Ship B has. The balloon/blimp look adds well to the piece, by breaking up all the sharp jagged features of the painting. To add another sharp jagged ship is a bit redundant…Even if it’s a cool design (I’m a concept artist - 
). I’d like to see the balloon/blimp mode of transportation incorporated into the design of Ship A.
Anyhow, this is really cool so far. :bowdown:
JJASSO
#32
the ships add a nice human scale and makes it more dynamic, I think you need more blueish atmosphere / color on the far elements/aerial perspective, other than that it’s looking great, just try to keep things within a logical chaos, so it doesn’t look too cluttered with details and elements , make things always look like they are there for a purpose, that every cable, sail and element has a specific logical existence, this will make the viewer buy things easier and faster, and will relate things to the real world even though this is a sci fi environment.
bpsola
#33
@jjasso - noted sir 
i have incorporated it now and that adds more depth on the scene. i will do more research for the proper adding of depth.
Might as well share my inspiration photos. it might help you visualize some elements(well not sure since we have different approaches, but sharing it anyway):
And for the final grading later on, maybe majority from these:
Hope this helps as well
nickmarshallvfx
#34
I knew someone somewhere must have seen John Carter!!! 
Some lovely work in here, you have a great way of thinking outside the box to come up with something original and huge in scale.
Cool stuff!
bpsola
#35
good to be back. here’s my progress so far
still have lots of detailing to do. till next time
Ackdoh
#37
Looking great Bryan!! Love the textures in the FG and the canopies. I would go even stronger contrast for the sky though since it’s a clear day…with strong low horizon cumulus clouds and a few bigger puffier ones higher up. Almost!!
aretoon
#38
Fantastic take on the topic! Very inspiring, this is my favorite entry so far! Seriously loving this
artvandeley
#42
Awesome!
Since the lower background is stuffing-houses anyway, i see no reason not to bring the river back again. I´m pretty sure it would help to gain more depth.
Unless of course this is supposed to be a desert .
But still would save you from needing corny steam to cover anything up in your final plate
Have fun!
JoelHageman
#43
Hi Bryan,
Just wanted to bug you before the line runs out. I like the rendering on this. Pretty impressive. Later on.
bpsola
#46
Not much change in the overall look. just detailing everything for zoom in purposes. and little color grading as well
It’s been a good ride. Can’t work further more since I’m already busy at the moment. goodluck to and congrats to everyone who finished.
Follow link for high res: http://fc05.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/314/2/b/kreola_matte_painting_by_bpsola-d6tphiv.jpg
Final Entry:
Emptyshell
#47
Wow! Really awesome finish Bryan, definitely setting the standard. Great work, best of luck 
Yatzenty
#48
Its nicely done Bryan, coherent and seamless blending with all elements. It doesn’t really feel like steam punk though, reminds me more Star Wars environment. Great work nevertheless
As I wrote before - It’s one of my favorite! You mentioned at your final entry that “not much change in the overall look” - I think there was no need to :). Good luck!
Regards
Jonatan