Fantasy images are one of the most popular genres to create in Photoshop, and they can range in style and influence. When Paulo Otsuka decided to create one that had elements of science fiction and dystopia, he relied a lot on his imagination, as well as influences around him.
“Fantasy scenes are very complex to create,” explains Paulo. “First, I needed references, like movies, books, games, and I was especially inspired by the Final Fantasy game series; I love the way everything is created in these games. I always start my pieces writing a story, it helps me a lot [when it comes to imagining] the elements. In this case, I imagined a world with secret towers, desert landscapes, ruins… everything reminds me that there might be a lost treasure…