The Stonespire Conclave

Final Rendering
Refined the illustration through successive passes, tightening edges, enhancing textures, and fine-tuning lighting and small details.

Final Rendering
Refined the illustration through successive passes, tightening edges, enhancing textures, and fine-tuning lighting and small details.

Light Layer
Added light passes to shape the forms and strengthen the visual rhythm of the scene.

Light Layer
Added light passes to shape the forms and strengthen the visual rhythm of the scene.

Shadow Layer
Introduced shadow passes to ground the elements and establish depth.

Shadow Layer
Introduced shadow passes to ground the elements and establish depth.

Base Colors
I tried out several color arrangements to reinforce the atmosphere and narrative intent, keeping overall harmony and visual clarity as priorities.

Base Colors
I tried out several color arrangements to reinforce the atmosphere and narrative intent, keeping overall harmony and visual clarity as priorities.

Drawing
After finalizing the composition, I developed a cleaner drawing to define the structure, key forms, and major elements of the scene.

Drawing
After finalizing the composition, I developed a cleaner drawing to define the structure, key forms, and major elements of the scene.

References
At this stage, I gathered a curated set of reference materials to guide proportions, shapes, and surface qualities.

All reference images belong to their original creators and are used strictly for study and inspiration.

References
At this stage, I gathered a curated set of reference materials to guide proportions, shapes, and surface qualities.

All reference images belong to their original creators and are used strictly for study and inspiration.

Thumbnails
With the mood and setting already clear in my mind, I focused on testing different focal point options through quick exploratory sketches. I also created a value study for each variation to clarify contrast and composition.

Thumbnails
With the mood and setting already clear in my mind, I focused on testing different focal point options through quick exploratory sketches. I also created a value study for each variation to clarify contrast and composition.

A towering spire of intertwined roots and petrified wood, twisting like a colossal braid toward the clouds. At its base, a ring-shaped hollow serves as a meeting place, with seats created by the tree, with glowing stones embedded in its roots.