JUN. 2022 REWARD (Patreon)

"Within the Grove of Secrets" (VERSION 2!)

The day after I finished this reward, my desktop computer installed a faulty update and has since been incapable of functioning properly - which makes it fortunate that I posted the completed pictures on the patron-exclusive channel on my Discord server! Hence, this reward is still on schedule, but while my computer will obviously be repaired soon due to its importance, I will sadly have to put a halt on all digital artwork until then, though knowing the urgency of the situation, that hiatus might not last long. I'll keep everyone updated on the situation as often as I'm able!

This year's remake was highly experimental as monthly rewards go, because 1) I had to replicate Orlando Bloom's likeness as closely as I could to keep the work authentic, and 2) there were plenty of different lighting and shading effects I had to attempt to come even close to a hypothetical photograph. I ultimately settled for something of a mix of my usual heavily lined style and something more freehanded, with entirely digital improvisation for the backdrop and scenery along with a hand-sketched, digitally enhanced foreground and main subject. I still think it could've been better if I had more time to work on it, but it is what it is, of course. This pic was still a lot of fun to produce, and I might consider adding live-acted characters to my future monthly reward polls so I can continue experimenting with the appropriate art style for replicating the live-action look.

Original version: https://www.deviantart.com/skaeadaimonion/art/Within-the-Grove-of-Secrets-322105851

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The following is included in this reward:

• High-resolution artwork
• An additional version lacking the Patreon watermark and with a different signature
• A version with supplementary text
• Original picture for comparison
• A TIFF file version with all layers

-Skaea