Final illustration, atmospheric lighting and shading is added, along with rim lighting.
Sketch phase, each character has key parts that overlap and break the boundaries of their "boxes"
Flat colors, to make refining each character easier.
Character refinement, each character has been rendered to add simple dimension, with the future light source kept in mind.
Background effects, atmosphere that will surround the characters. Each is a different moment in separate places.
Effects added, the rain that is surrounding the outer two characters is added, along with water rebound and blood.
MAGIC TIME, each character is performing a different spell. From left to right: Acid Arrow, Spiritual Guardians (the beetles), and Eldritch Blast. Lots of masking was involved with making the beetles wrap around the frames correctly.
A fan illustration for Critical Role's campaign 2 episode 98. The Mighty Nein are on the high seas when their ship is attacked in the middle of the night. The main guys, Caleb, Caduceus, and Fjord pull out all the magical stops to defend their little family. The illustration is three separate moments from the episode. Caleb is flying high above the ship in a thunderstorm about to shoot Acid Arrow at an enemy. Caduceus is down below deck with several other crew members and casts Spiritual Guardians to attack only the enemies. Finally, Fjord is casting Eldritch Blast as he falls from the main mast, heavily wounded and without his armor.
