Weapon Illustration Sketches

[Golem2176]

Well, here is my first version. How close am I to what you want?

I didn't shade it so that none of the "flakes" would be lost.

Actually I was thinking more along the lines of the sword you gave in your example photo. I like the design and look of that sword. Also, I'd like it to have 'true' edges, like a normal sword has, and for the obsidian to be more 'worked' than be in its natural or primitive form. What I mean in a nutshell is make it look like a normal sword, and just and have the obsidian (not the actual edges, or the the the true blades themselves) colored dark to simulate the color of obsidian.

I hope this helps.

 

[Tetsubo]

Hey, Tetsubo, really nice work you've done here. Now I'm inspired to do a wee bit of sketching.

I have a request:

A sort of variant straight katana constructed of lightweight golden glass with a gold core(not in the center, but contained about 3/4 in from the cutting edge, within the widened, blunt edge) to add force to the strikes. The sword is wielded in sort of a duelist/fencing fashion, but unique(I suppose) in that the weilder (who is right-handed) uses his left hand to guide the path of the blade when in defensive mode. To facilitate this, I imagine the back of the sword being rounded off instead of flat, to increase the ease of the hand's movement. I imagine it being used in a sort of flowing, sudden parry followed by a swift two-handed thrust/slice/swipe wherein the left hand leaves the blade and quickly takes hold of the hilt, adding increased force to the strike.

The blade itself should be plain and straight, and the hilt having no crossguard, but rather being wrapped in a very smooth, yet naturally grips the skin of the hand, (kind of like super-smooth polished leather or latex.)

Have fun.

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Give me a few days to think about this. I have a couple of requests in at the moment and a few designs of my own I'd like to play with.

Any idea of what type of type shape it should have? The classic tanto style?

 

[Tetsubo]

Actually I was thinking more along the lines of the sword you gave in your example photo. I like the design and look of that sword. Also, I'd like it to have 'true' edges, like a normal sword has, and for the obsidian to be more 'worked' than be in its natural or primitive form. What I mean in a nutshell is make it look like a normal sword, and just and have the obsidian (not the actual edges, or the the the true blades themselves) colored dark to simulate the color of obsidian.

I hope this helps.

Ok, the further details help.

Since curves are now on the table a couple of questions. Should the blades be curved? Both in the same direction (like my example) or in opposite directions? I'll attach another example...

 

[Tetsubo]

Orcish Scimitar...

 

[Ferret]

Can you do quite a beefy Flanged mace, with the flanges being almost half cresents out of a ball at the tip of the shaft. The ball should ball should be completly covered with the flanges, and the non-pointed ends should make a crown above the ball.

ok?

Please?

 

[Golem2176]

Ok, the further details help.

Since curves are now on the table a couple of questions. Should the blades be curved? Both in the same direction (like my example) or in opposite directions? I'll attach another example...

Yes, I would like curved blades, both in the same direction. Kind of like a Bat'leth.

 

[Tetsubo]

Please?

I haven't forgotten about your request Ferret. I just can't "push" an idea. It comes to me when it comes. I'll see if I can play with it in the next few days.

 

[Angcuru]

I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

Give me a few days to think about this. I have a couple of requests in at the moment and a few designs of my own I'd like to play with.

Any idea of what type of type shape it should have? The classic tanto style?

Heh, so am I. I have no trouble with creativity, I just can't stick to forms, and I can't draw a straight line to save my life. Symnetry seems about as attainable as...something elusive...hence: I need me some graph/grid paper.

Take your time, I'm in no rush. Tanto style should do it. I forgot to mention that the straight blade design is so that when sheathed (the scabbard would also be made of this typle of golden glass w/ gold inlets) it would look line a walking stick. I.E. Concealable goodness.

As for detailing etc. it should look to be elvish and sun-oriented(as it was made by FR Sun Elves).

Have fun and go wild.

 

[Tetsubo]

Please?

Here you go...

 

[Ferret]

I haven't forgotten about your request Ferret. I just can't "push" an idea. It comes to me when it comes. I'll see if I can play with it in the next few days.

Don't rush it, I just wanted to make sure you hadn't ignored me, you didn't say anything, by the way, can you make sure that the mace has lots of the cresents and have them be irregularily placed. Oh and can only a bit of the cresents touch the ball so spikey and flat bits are seperate?

[Edit: Oh, sorry. I didn't know you'd gone and drawn it.