Song of Valinor - first wash (Patreon)

Here's the beginnings of the painting! I want to make Fingon's surroundings extra bleak, and have his song visualised as the only bright thing in the scene, casting some light on his face. I'm really happy with the first stage here and hope I don't botch it.

Also, trying new paper AGAIN. Fabriano this time. ;) Hence the botch-worry. (I had something like an "eternal paper search" hashtag but can't remember it...)