It was originally a sketch in my book. I scanned it in and traced the lines and colorized in PhotoShop CS2.

I placed each flat color of her body in separate layers (skin in one layer, body in another, hair in another layer, etc..).

I used various customized brushes and smudge tool.
One of the things I tried to work on is the lighting and shading. I tried to make it look as good as possible. I think the cloak needs work.

This is just another concept art for some Stargate Atlantis Wraith was thinking about. She has a back story, which I'm currently working on. Just like the other SGA wraith related artwork work I've done, these are just some ideas I'm throwing around to see what works.

Cheers,