Castle

A looming castle in the fog lies ahead, as a lonely boat approaches across the quiet lake. Much of the famous ancient architecture that we see were all designed and built by artists and craftsmen of their time. I was very inspired by the design of Japanese castles as they were as much art as they were defensive fortifications. How they looked, especially from below, is incredibly beautiful and I wanted to capture a bit of that in this artwork. Being a fantasy piece, I was also able to weave a little bit of my own story into this scene. Depicting a journey towards this huge castle on a lake adds a bit more mystery and direction for the viewer to follow along. I want people who see this to think about why the character is approaching this place, as well as appreciate the location for its beauty!