Archer

Below is the preliminary sketch. I filled in the silhouette over this as a mask, and then let textured brushes do the rest of the work.


The bow is loosely based on a traditional Japanese design.   4.bp.blogspot.com/-lI59P4ddaCw…
It is consistent with the theme of asymmetrical balance that I was going for in the pose. 

Originally done for the Daily Spitpaint group on Facebook.