Beneath the Waves: Whalanquin

A creature design for the Beneath the Waves Artstation challenge. A mighty steed for The Empress! I was inspired by the planes and creatures in various Ghibli films, with their multiple flapping fins. I really liked the idea of a flowing row of fins, paddling this great creature along. Includes a palanquin seat for the Empress to ride in.

Final illustration

Final illustration

Ideation sketches

Ideation sketches

Cleanup and value pass

Cleanup and value pass

Colours

Colours

Scale lineup with other characters and creatures

Scale lineup with other characters and creatures