At the Gates of Alfheim

Finally!! I finished this painting! My first 100 % hand painted illustration.
No filters, no adjustements, no pre-made bg with brushes... Just matte painting
and lot of patience!

You can view some details here: [link]
Tech info: Photoshop CS 2, Wacom Intuos 3

Alfheim ("elf home"),
in Norse mythology, is one of the nine worlds. It is located on the highest
level of the Norse universe. Also found on this level are the worlds of Asgard
and Vanaheim. Alfheim is the palace of the god Freyr and the homeland of the
elves of light. (source: [link])