Converting 10 mins poses into a dramatic setting

We had our figure drawing classes where we would take turns posing and sketching at the school (Animation and Art School, Goa). This was an exercise where you use the poses and add a background of your choice, converting it into a scene. I of course chose a war scene, adding elements to complete the look.

The oh-so early hours of the morning.

Yawn, Stretch.. or just curl up and sleep. This cat seems to have a clear idea of what it wants to do.Concept art. Digitally painted. 

Sketches ~

Ballerina- Digitally painted.

 Did this off the top of my head, no reference used. Figuring where the light would hit seemed a bit of a task.

Girl. Dog . Beach. -Digitally painted.

 Had fun experimenting with brushes here :)

Directions- Painted digitally.

 I somehow liked the idea of a floating friendly creature guiding the character. Tried to guage the lighting in this one with a warm and cool source being present.

Head study done by using charcoal on paper.