well, the CG Challenge is over now and the first entries show up in the gallery...time to show mine also
the whole contest was an awesome experience; I met so many excellent artists and inspirational human beings that I can`t wait to participate next year again
big thx to everyone who encouraged me when I was down/ tired/ unmotivated, you guys saved my lazy butt^^
I don`t think that the story needs much explaination...if you still need one just write me a pm^^

all done in PS, mostly used the standard round brushes with some tiny help here and there from some custom brushes

cheers,
Mathias