Alright, buckle up folks, because I’m about to spill the beans on my latest little project: “the forest and the princess genshin”. It’s a bit of a mouthful, I know, but trust me, the process was way more chaotic than the title suggests.
It all started with a random thought – like, a real “shower thought” kind of thing. I was playing Genshin Impact (as one does), wandering through the Sumeru rainforest, and I just thought, “Wouldn’t it be cool to create a little scene inspired by this?” And, of course, add a princess because why not?
First thing I did was to gather some reference images. I scoured the web for Genshin rainforest landscapes, focusing on the lighting, the color palettes, and the overall vibe. Then, I looked for some princess character designs that would fit the aesthetic. I wanted something that felt both elegant and a little bit wild, you know?
Next, I started sketching. I’m not a pro artist by any means, but I like to doodle out some rough compositions to get a feel for the scene. I played around with different angles, different character poses, and different placements of the “forest” elements. Basically, just throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks.
Once I had a sketch I was happy with, I moved on to the actual creation part. I used a combination of digital painting software (Clip Studio Paint, because I’m used to it) and some photo editing to get the look I wanted. I started with the background, laying down the basic colors and shapes of the forest. Lots of greens, browns, and blues, with a hint of warm light filtering through the trees.
Then came the princess. I spent a good chunk of time on her, trying to get the details right. The dress, the hair, the expression – it all had to feel cohesive. I also experimented with different lighting effects to make her stand out from the background without feeling too out of place.
The real challenge was integrating the two elements together. I wanted the princess to feel like she was actually in the forest, not just pasted on top of it. So, I played around with shadows, highlights, and color grading to create a sense of depth and realism. This involved a lot of back-and-forth, tweaking things until they looked “right.”
I messed around with the colors, adding some more vibrant hues to make it pop. Then I added the final touches, like some subtle light effects and some extra foliage to fill in the gaps. After that, I did some minor editing to make the colors perfect.
And that’s pretty much it! It was a fun little project that allowed me to flex my creative muscles and experiment with different techniques. It’s not perfect, of course, but I’m happy with how it turned out. And hey, maybe it’ll inspire someone else to create their own Genshin-inspired art!
