Software: Blender, Cycles, Photoshop
Production Time: It took me nearly a month to move from initial idea to the final image. And I was caffeinated all the time.
Rendering Time: Freaking Long
Step-by-Step tutorial: Huge article published in 3dArtist magazine, issue 78
http://www.3dartistonline.com/news/2015/03/3d-artist-issue-78-is-on-sale-today/
The Goal: to push myself to the limit. And at the same time, to make something crazy using Blender. Also, I hope that it will inspire you to create weird fantasy worlds.