an old journey

[red8]

hi everyone,
i am a professional matte artist working in mumbai, india and here is the first upload of my personal works. its about my childhood fantasy to see the old steam giant rattling over the path. it was a fun to do this. hope u like it. suggestions are welcome........................

http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr240/narendra_soni/mainplate.jpg
http://i487.photobucket.com/albums/rr240/narendra_soni/anoldjourney_naren.jpg

[nibuam]

hi red8.

I like the atmosphere of your painting, and smoke effects are nicely done.
However, i my opinion, i suggest you to contrast a little bit more your image. Even if the sun is hide by a hard cloudy ("smoky") sky, you should just add some highlights on your objects ( like the car or the train, or the tube on foreground). Not to much lights of course, just to get much contrast.

hope it help you.
waiting to see much of your work :)