Skyrim: Shield Sister by lycanthropeful on DeviantArt (original) (raw)

Edit: you can download the wallpaper I made of this!

Mark a big fat "best piece for a long time" stamp on this thing, 'cause that's what I'm declaring it.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is likely the prettiest game I've ever played (and I've played Uncharted 3). I couldn't help but be moved by the gorgeous scenery. Better yet, though, are some of the non-player characters. It's no secret that I totally dig Aela the Huntress here, a member of the Companions, and a werewolf, at that.

I love how Skyrim treats werewolves. They look like wolves (imagine that). They have powers that I'd expect werewolves to. And above all, I love Aela's character... she embraces the beast blood she chose to accept. It's a fitting power for a complete badass like her.

Hence, I've been wanting to draw her since I got the game on the day of the midnight release. My PS3 is broken right now, so drawing Skyrim fanart is my best coping method, I guess. I'm overall very satisfied with how Aela turned out, but mostly the background.

This painting was probably 10-12 hours in the making, so I'd appreciate if you comment before you , please. It means so much more. Thank you, and enjoy!

Tools: Photoshop CS4 start to finish.
Reference: Planets/moons stock, and a Skyrim werewolf. Textures were from my personal resources.
Credit: Aela and The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim are © Bethesda. This artwork is © me, *SaxGirl1010.