Hearthstone - Stitched Creation

Two projects represented here.
The first I was given the opportunity to invent a Rogue abomination. This is the one pictured at full strength surrounded by shadowy magic.
The second, the same Rogue, this time it has two smaller arms stitched on its shoulders that are both holding daggers. It is 40-50% slimmer than a typical abomination and is attempting to appear stealthy.
Art Direction: Jim Nelson

Stitched Creation flexin in a dungeon

Stitched Creation flexin in a dungeon

Rogue Stitched Creation

Rogue Stitched Creation

Lighting design for the big guy.

Lighting design for the big guy.

First set of lighting comps for the illustration. I was partial to the fourth option. Ultimately the 3rd was selected.

First set of lighting comps for the illustration. I was partial to the fourth option. Ultimately the 3rd was selected.

More lighting compositions. The first in this set is what made it to the cavass as the basis for the final piece.

More lighting compositions. The first in this set is what made it to the cavass as the basis for the final piece.