The influence I took for this project was the work of Alyn Spiller; specifically I aimed to try my hand at creating atmospheric fantastical landscapes. I aimed to create a feeling of mystery and scale in each of my pieces, using the juxtaposition of smaller familiar objects to create reference for the size and or distance of the primary focal points. I also employed my own twist in the form of unifying the color pallet of each piece using overlays and gradient maps to create a specific mood.
My first composition is of a creepy castle in a snowy mountain location. The area is tinted by a creepy blood red moon and an ominous red sky. A river of blood and discard human bones were placed in the foreground to add further to the sense that the viewer should think twice before passing through the valley.
The second composition is of a giant tree on a floating island. Up the stairs and in the side of the tree is a doorway leading into the tree. The moon is centered behind the tree and there is a motif of glowing stars around the island. I also had the clouds transition abruptly into a starry sky in a likely impossible way. I aimed to create a mystical, otherworldly but peaceful vibe, as though this was a sacred but safe place.
The final one, admittedly, is entirely a visual play on the expression "lighting in a bottle". There wasn't a lot of meaning behind this, I just thought that it would be a fun idea to try to implement. The idea was to make it look as though a storm was forming, and escaping, from a giant bottle floating in the ocean. I'm the least satisfied with the execution on this one, specifically with how the bottle sits in the water, but I still enjoy the atmosphere and concept.
Vampire's Valley
Tree Temple
Lightning in a Bottle
Images used were sourced from Pixabay, and fall under their content license.
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