Hippo Truck

I've been working on a recent project for the past few days that I FINALLY "finished".

                                                   I started with a sketch of my initial idea.

I fetched out the lines again and added color (with gradients) 

here- taking out unnecessary things I had before.

Considering my idea, I needed to texture the center, change the colors 

a bit and add a few things (like pores and shadows) to really make it show more.

I changed the lighting to add contrast and really push the time of day

and mood in the scene I originally wanted.

Finally, I "finished" it by adding motion blurs, smoke and bumping the contrast

a bit more so it looks like its moving. 

And there you have it. A hippo train. Or truck. No, it's a train.