The entire picture was rendered using a 3D program called Bryce. Basically, you start with a 3D empty space and add/move/manipulate things until it is how you want it. You can add and edit objects, light, materials, and a myriad of other things. Once it's how you want it, you hit the 'render' button and the image is slowly rendered before your eyes. So none of it is actually drawn, but all of it was specifically set up for the picture. 3D art is a different way to produce images, yet equally rewarding when the result is what you were hoping for. It can be very frustrating, time consuming, and there can be a pretty steep learning curve depending on the program you use, so if you want to dive into this and create your own 3D images, I suggest trying a few of the simplier programs at first to see if you want to invest the time to learn the harder ones. For beginners, I'd recommend taking a look at Bryce, Wings 3D, and DAZ Studio. Wings and DAZ are free, and Bryce is relatively cheap (about $80). In contrast, the 3D programs the Movie studios use might cost $5000-$20000 per license depending on which one they use.

Hi I'm really impressed with the hole idea you have here, I would have liked to have more details as to the method of doing this type of creativity. I'm tempted to try it myself. Thank you

another really impressive piece of work! love the illuminated appearance of the bare tree branches & the sand, also the sky behind the castle, and the touch of bright green of the leaves. wonderful.

Nice work,the rocks and ground look like rose quartz,how long does a picture like this take to put together.