The client for this was the band San's Parents. the breif was to create a 1:1 head and shoulders portrait of a vintage WWII fighter pilot with a bright sunset/sunrise background. I added quite a lot of texture too give it an aged feel. I also added a paperfold line through the middle that adds to the idea of a folded photo a pilot might take with him on missions
Crop 1
Crop 2
Crop 3
Basic sketch in pencil crayon
The start of colour blocking
Finished colour blocking
Added facial details
More detail
Added facial highlights and colour changes
Finished but untextured
Textured
Thanks for looking!
