Hey everyone! 😊So, today I wanna share with you the extended version of Thalena, Protector of the Pillars, an exclusive reward card from the 17th Coliseum Campaign – Honor and Glory.

📌 Why did I make her like this?

Tbh, I really wanted this version of Thalena to feel insanely powerful—like, full-on "I can reshape reality with my magic" vibes. She’s not just guarding the pillars anymore; she’s literally creating and controlling a freaking golem out of pure energy and rock.I imagined her pulling the stone fragments together, fusing them with magic, and shaping this massive creature to fight by her side. The whole idea was to make her look totally in control, like she could crush anything in her way without breaking a sweat. 😎

📌 About the creative process... hmmmm 🤔

Oops! 😅 This time I didn’t save the process pics. Normally, I take screenshots or record videos while working, but I got so focused on the details that I didn’t even realize I wasn’t saving anything! 🤯😂 I was adjusting the lighting, the effects... and suddenly, boom, the drawing was done and I had no pics of the process. 🤦‍♀️ Usually, I collapse the layers and save the PSD file in Photoshop, then export the final versions as JPG. But this time, when I looked for the file and process pics, they weren’t saved! 😭 IDK when I forgot, but I was so caught up in the flow that it just slipped my mind.

Even though I can’t show the step-by-step, at least I’ve got the final image. So here it is! 😉

Some Cool Details ✨

🔹 Power stance – She HAD to look badass and in control. No question ;P.
🔹 Glowing magic effects – That blue glow? That’s her raw energy, bending reality like it’s nothing.
🔹 The rock golem – Not just a summon, but an extension of her power.
🔹 Gold & white color scheme – Kept it elegant but powerful, contrasting with the heavy stone elements. Here’s how she turned out:

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Hope y’all like this version as much as I enjoyed making it! Even tho I don’t have the usual step-by-step breakdown this time (my bad! 😅), I think the final piece really captures her essence.

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