CGAN July 2014 Challenge - The Big Ad Job - WIPs

Been a while since I've updated this. Looks like a lot of people are getting pretty close to finishing now.

I've done a fair amount of work on the background as well as bits and bobs everywhere else. It's not got much left to do now but there are a few areas I'm not so happy with still.

Digital wrote:

Hey, who said you could come to Maryland, Dom? ... At least I'm guessing it's the same Maryland. Have a nice trip though.

I'll give you wave if I see you!!

Claude, this is looking lovely. The armour is tight and the format works well. Nice work so far!

Looking great guys, look forward to seeing everyone's finished, thanks for all the feedback on mine!

Cherry that is looking really great, lots of detail, colors work well!
Oak awesome improvement in the background, that is looking really more interesing now!
Claude, that is looking pretty amazing, glad to see you are back!

CherryGraphics: Looking good. Like the colors. One thing to watch is her legs. Foot calf are too small and I would think you should be able to see her other foot.
Oaktree: Looks like the bubble worked out really well, although I was partial to the popping bubble. Only crit would be the fairies wings which look a little awkward.
Claude: Looks like you’re almost done and it looks great. One thing is what is the second back figure on the right?
microscopi: This is looking grea
Dom: Sorry you aren’t going to be around to finish. Hope you have a good trip.

With that said; here is my latest

ClaudeCrow I really like how you set up n the mix of Sci-Fi and Fantasy great work.
Kodabble Epic it reminds me of a film title

Thank you all for the comments hints and tips I will try to act upon all of them. With the fairy wings I had tried for a blurry movement effect and it just does not work a rethink is needed.

Big thanks to CherryG for taking the time for the environment sketch great stuff. My initial thoughts where that a background like that would be too distracting and would prove detrimental however I am wrong. By dropping in your quick background a notable change was evident and then by trying various types of star field as backdrops with some of them I was able to see a remarkable effect for improvement. Having seen the effect that a good backdrop can have all I need is the ability to paint one and it is that bit and the artists eye which sadly are lacking however if time and work allow I will give it a go.

nice to know you liked it and it gave the picture a better feeling. there's not much "ability to paint one" needed just let the colors and your pen flow. it's easy try it!

So I have been playing with stars ans light and dark areas this is what happened tonight. Still not fixed the wings.

I removed the painting

What! Maryland has cookies? And here I never knew!