Shores of Azsuna
Pacing and Feeling is important in WoW. In this image I explored something players might see when they first approach the shores of Broken Isles. They are met with fierce waves and jagged sharp rocks, but if they can get through these obstacles, something grand waits to be discovered.
Key Art concept which explored mood and tone for the Shores of Azsuna. Much like a composition in a painting, we approach our world design in much the same way, thinking about the progression and flow. If you overcome an obstacle, something cool awaits!
A simple breakdown of my process. This is one of many ways I might start, but for this key art, I stared with line.
Added some values and see where it takes me.
Thumbnail explorations of the shore.
Explored some Point of Interests during the world creation process.
Early concept for The Broken Isles continent. Something grand to be discovered past the shores of Azsuna!