Conclusion
One of the biggest challenges in this project was finding the right balance between composition and scale. Since improving my composition skills was one of my primary goals, I spent a lot of time refining scene layout and tweaking elements to achieve a strong visual flow. Looking back, I now understand many things I didn’t at the time – and I would approach certain aspects differently based on what I’ve learned.
If I could offer one piece of advice to aspiring artists, it wouldn’t be about technique. It would be this: create what you’re genuinely passionate about. Don’t focus on impressing others – focus on expressing yourself. When your work is rooted in personal curiosity and emotion, people can feel that authenticity. This stage of your artistic growth is the perfect time to explore freely and make mistakes. Enjoy the process. Mistakes are part of growth.
My goal wasn’t just to make a pretty image – it was to evoke a feeling: the burning sun, the dry air, the mystery of the horizon waiting to be discovered.
Before this, I had worked on smaller projects, mostly aimed at learning tools and getting familiar with the workflow. Desert Environment is the first project where I truly focused on atmosphere, storytelling, and artistic direction.
