Concept Sketch:

This is the very beginning and very rough stage..where i'm not as concerned about proportions, or details but only in getting composition and concepts across onto the paper.

Refined Sketch ''Geisha":

This is where is starts to gel. I sometimes take a sketch apart and work on it in layers. This was taken from a model I used for proportions and lighting. The geisha ended up changing as I painted her...which actually happens alot.

Model: the lovely and fun Eirinn

Initial Shading:

I'm not fond of this stage..but it shows the rough strokes and driction I took..

Details and Refining..:

This is where most of the work is done on the Geisha's. I went back and refined the anatomy. The skin will have to be lightened and the colour ajusted.I took the sketch of the tattoo and began to draw it onto her skin.The hat, braids and weights/hair weapons are added and textured.

Tattoo:

Close up of the tattoo, and some more shading and highlites.

Background Wall Art:

I sketched and painted this piece for the background.

The background for Year of the Rat, minus furniture and weapons.

Props, items and stuff...

Rat Pictures/References:

These are the two main images I used for reference on the tiger.

Rat Art Layer:

Here is the Rat Layer, finished for the most part..needs some colour adjustments and more shading.

 

Finished Art:

Finished Artwork.

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