MattePaint Course: Week 11 | Final Project

"The Isles are where the elements go to dance. Sea and sky and stone swirl together, often harmoniously, sometimes furiously, rarely predictably. In the ethereal light that so often accompanies a Hebridean sunrise or sunset, the boundaries between the land and the waters that lash it seem to dissipate. Instead of a battle of elements, it becomes a chorus."
- David C. Weinczok, The History Behind Game of Thrones

The final project for the 12-Week MattePaint course posed the challenge of independently deciding on and creating a composition, as well as applying a lot of the previously learned matte painting techniques in Photoshop, such as set extension, matching perspective, colour grading, element integration, etc.

The location and elements I chose for it were inspired by my recent travels to Scotland, and I'm happy to share my process and final outcome!

Photo resources used from:
https://app.gumroad.com/confirm?destination=download_page&id=dc22a7e2511d73d5ecc61063d0e98bad
https://mattepaint.com/gallery/