Great looking contest, here's my attempt...
https://steemit.com/steemart/@kevkong/steem-art-photo-editing-contest-2
I wanted this to look like a wild Lion approaching a campfire at nightime but in an abstract form. I built up lots of layers in photoshop using 'overlay' and 'multiply' layer options to create an abstract image. I added a slight brush effect over the top.
Can be seen in Hi Res for best viewing here at https://imgsafe.org/image/189834f283
Awesome