Trying to find a good composition for a Conan Illo, I made these sketches in my sketchbook. The watercolor one looks ok, but the figures are too centralized.

I guess this is the final version for my Tarzan Illo. Oil on canvas 14" x 20"

Conan battle composition sketch. About 4" x 6", pencils on paper.

Updated version of my Tarzan Illo, with better abs.

Additional progress on my Tarzan Illo. If you notice, I pushed the background farther away, softened and lighted the shadows on Tarzan and the limb he is on, and added a bit of greenery behind him.

Progress on my Tarzan Illo. I had to edit the right side of the painting, and add a vine for him to reach. Next I have to soften the core shadows and add some ambience to the background.

Trying to find an idea for a new Prince Valiant comp.

Work in Progress for Tarzan Illo. A lot of work is still required, but I think it is taking shape.