Weapon Illustration Sketches

[Tetsubo]

It's the symbol of Kord. I did it on graph paper as you suggested earlier. However, I had some trouble with the symmetry (haven't quite gotten back into the rhythm yet) so I mirrored one side to the other in Photoshop and then got rid of the grid lines as best I could.

I can remember using a very primitive version of the mirror technique when I was younger. I'd draw half of a sketch, fold the paper in half and rub the image from the back. I'm sure that Photoshop makes that much easier...

What version of Photoshop are you using? How steep is the learning curve for the software? I've considered getting a copy but I am a bit intimidated by it. TIA.

BTW, glad that you've taken up the pencil again.

 

[Thaniel]

I can remember using a very primitive version of the mirror technique when I was younger. I'd draw half of a sketch, fold the paper in half and rub the image from the back. I'm sure that Photoshop makes that much easier...

What version of Photoshop are you using? How steep is the learning curve for the software? I've considered getting a copy but I am a bit intimidated by it. TIA.

BTW, glad that you've taken up the pencil again.

I have the latest version (Photoshop CS). I've been using it for about 8 years now. I forget the learning curve by now :\ . I thoroughly recommend it though. It's quite robust.

Thaniel

P.S. Gotten a chance to think about any of my other requests? The gauntlet especially is difficult for me. I have real trouble with drawing hands.

 

[Tetsubo]

I have the latest version (Photoshop CS). I've been using it for about 8 years now. I forget the learning curve by now :\ . I thoroughly recommend it though. It's quite robust.

Thaniel

P.S. Gotten a chance to think about any of my other requests? The gauntlet especially is difficult for me. I have real trouble with drawing hands.

I'll have to hold off on the latest version of Photoshop until my finances look better.

I have an idea for the combat crowbar.

Gauntlets can be a pain. Here's a picture I found somewhere...

 

[Axegrrl]

I'll have to hold off on the latest version of Photoshop until my finances look better.

At this point, I'd suggest the "Photoshop Elements" version if you really want Photoshop. MUCH cheaper due to a reduced feature set -- which should be plenty of stuff to play with to get you started.

You might actually find Illustrator, Fireworks, or the like to be more suited for your purposes, however. Check out some demos if you can.

And ping Jim Butler about doing some illustrations for his next book o' weapons and stuff!

 

[Ferret]

It's not that it makes me feel better, just that you deserve praise. I've just run out of adjectives.

Plodiplop!

 

[Tetsubo]

It's not that it makes me feel better, just that you deserve praise. I've just run out of adjectives.

Plodiplop!

Thank you Ferret. I appreciate the thought. But you should express yourself as you see fit. In an effort to lend you some language help, check out this:

http://thesaurus.reference.com/search?q=good

 

[Tetsubo]

Dwarven Great Razor...

 

[Tetsubo]

Combat Crowbar...

I had a request for a crowbar design that could double as a back-up weapon. I rotated the main prying surface 90 degrees to put in a more "blade" like orientation. I also straightened it rather than have it at a slight angle. I added a "guard" nub to keep the hand from sliding done the shaft when being used as a weapon. Wrap the shaft to afford a bit of grip and you have a Combat Crowbar! Every would be thief will want one!

 

[Thaniel]

Combat Crowbar...

I had a request for a crowbar design that could double as a back-up weapon. I rotated the main prying surface 90 degrees to put in a more "blade" like orientation. I also straightened it rather than have it at a slight angle. I added a "guard" nub to keep the hand from sliding done the shaft when being used as a weapon. Wrap the shaft to afford a bit of grip and you have a Combat Crowbar! Every would be thief will want one!

That is brilliant. Much appreciated. Now to take that into photoshop and inscribe "Espius" into it (the name of my character's crowbar).

Thanks again.

Thaniel

 

[Ferret]

How au fait of you, what gnarly pictures. I can hardly beleve how philanthropic you are. Huzzah.