"In the night the stormy night she'll close her eyes
In the night the stormy night away she'd fly"
Coldplay - Paradise

I got inspired to do this picture right when I heard this song, so guess how long it took me to sit my butt and finish this?

I'm getting fond of painting with this style, without using airbrushes and other smooth tools, just a hard brush and contrasting colours. Makes it feel more painting like, rather than digital like, and I can express myself better like this.

Also, if I knew how to handle with lights and colours, this would look better! But I have no idea what I'm doing, so I'll just stick to what my head gives me. And yep, the realistic-simple contrast in her was intentional, again, sticking to what my imagination demands.

Now go Maria! Get out of that weepiness and flyyyyyyy!