H.P Lovecraft

Here is another attempt at incorporating some 3d into my art process.  The background elements were modeled and rendered in Max,  I used a simple lighting model for some quick directional and bounce, and then went right into painting.  I struggled a bit on this until I decided to do the Cthulu framing element...it added a ton of work to the piece but I think it helped.  I'm throwing in some detail shots and a little work in progress image to show the various stages.