Genius Loci speedpaintings

A domed city somewhere on the coast, not sure where in the world; but given that there's fire, maybe it's Sawa. I mostly used Photoshop's mixer brush, and I like the effect for the rain and reflections. Probably overdid it a little, though.
Secondly, a concept of one of the cavern cities of the desert continent Lozir. I started with a beach photograph and ended up having used it only for the colours.

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