sudden tenderness

I'm semi-proud of this one. It's my theme picture for a gaia online art auction here: [link]
It's currently u/c, but please check back and give the group some support if you have an account. c:

I really wanted to imitate an airy light/watercolor effect digitally, and though it isn't a real success, I like the result. It was also an experimentation in color choice and application. I wanted to have more warmth and more contrasts. The effect is more majestic than realistic.

I hope I did Roy justice.

tools: corel painter IX & graphire tablet