A Richly Textured Fantasy Illustration

A richly textured fantasy illustration in the distinctive style of Liam Sharp — expressive, heavy linework paired with painterly color, organic forms, exaggerated anatomy, and strong narrative composition. The scene is bisected by a tall, ancient stone garden wall that runs vertically through the image, creating a stark divide between shadow and splendor. LEFT SIDE — THE GOBLINS (BEHIND THE WALL) On the left side of the wall, in shadow and cramped space, three goblins are physically stacked on top of one another, forming a wobbly living ladder: The bottom goblin is planted firmly on the ground, legs spread wide, knees shaking under the weight. His skin is dirty, mottled green; his build is squat and muscular. He wears a crude leather harness stitched from scraps and rusted buckles. His face is twisted in strain, tusks clenched, eyes squeezed shut as he bears the load. The middle goblin is standing directly on the bottom goblin’s shoulders, feet planted awkwardly against his neck and collarbones. He grips the stone wall tightly with both hands to keep his balance. His skin is the same sickly goblin-green. He wears a ragged hood and fingerless gloves, elbows scraped raw. His entire head and face remain below the top edge of the wall — he cannot see the garden. The top goblin is standing on the middle goblin’s shoulders, knees bent, toes digging into the middle goblin’s back. He is the smallest and lightest of the three. His skin is clearly green, matching the others — mottled olive tones, darker shadows around the eyes and ears. He is the only goblin whose head rises above the wall. The top goblin leans forward, craning his neck over the stone edge. His eyes are pointed directly toward the right side of the wall, clearly focused on the figures in the garden. His expression is one of greedy amazement and stunned fascination — mouth slightly open, eyes bulging, ears angled forward. One clawed hand grips the wall’s top edge as he steadies himself. THE WALL The stone wall is tall, thick, and ancient — rendered with Liam Sharp’s organic, hand-hewn stone textures. Cracks, moss, creeping ivy, and chipped carvings break up the surface. The top edge is uneven and worn smooth by time, emphasizing how difficult it is to see over. RIGHT SIDE — THE GARDEN (WHAT THE GOBLIN IS STARING AT) On the right side of the wall, in bright, open space, lies a lush, sunlit garden, overflowing with color and elegance. Flowing hedges, flowering vines, and luminous blossoms curl in expressive, almost calligraphic shapes. Warm sunlight floods the scene. At the center of the garden, on a carved stone bench: A valiant knight in red armor sits in a relaxed, confident pose. His armor is bold and heroic, with broad pauldrons and polished crimson plates. A radiant sun symbol gleams at the center of his chestplate in gold. His helmet rests beside him. He leans toward his companion, smiling warmly. Beside him sits a beautiful elven sorceress, poised and graceful. She wears flowing green and blue magical robes, layered like leaves and flowing water. Soft arcane light glimmers along the hems and sleeves. Her long pointed ears rise through cascades of pale hair. She is clearly engaged in flirtation, smiling back at the knight, one hand gesturing gently as faint emerald and sapphire magic trails from her fingers. COMPOSITION & STORY CLARITY Only the top goblin is visible above the wall The top goblin is standing on the other two goblins The top goblin is actively peeking at the knight and the elven sorceress The goblin’s head is positioned so that the knight and elf are directly within his line of sight The contrast is deliberate and comedic: Left side: cramped, shadowy, grotesque, muddy greens and browns Right side: open, luminous, romantic, saturated reds, greens, and blues The viewer’s eye naturally travels from the goblin stack, up to the single green goblin peering over the wall, and then across to the romantic scene he is spying on. A Liam Sharp–style fantasy illustration full of humor and storytelling — three goblins stacked behind a wall, only the top one peeking over to spy on a sunlit moment of flirtation between a heroic knight and an elven sorceress.