[DS2] Axe, Spug

Spug · Mar 2012

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It has been far too long since I posted last, and now is the time I wake from my slumber to pay tribute to the count.

And...here we...go

Spug · Mar 2012

More design changes to come after lunch.

Konras · Mar 2012

This demonic axe is fantastic. You could try to fit it to proxy weapon and grab the proportions, I wonder how it will look then, also probably you will have to thing about some variations at the longer handle.
Anyway looking really good, waiting for more

Spug · Mar 2012

Konras: Thanks for the comments, def needed to fix the proportions. They were bad, real bad, I woke up at 4 a.m. no bueno.

Here is an update, I decided to go with the right one, which variation do you guys like better?

BlvdNights · Mar 2012

You might want to make the large blade bigger or make the skull smaller proportionally. Might fit into the style more.

ScoobyDoofus · Mar 2012

Right side for sure

Echronos · Mar 2012

The right one is bettet in my opinion. Keep it up!

Spug · Mar 2012

Thanks all for the comments so far, def a big help.

Redesigned my weapon, not diggin the old stuff, I felt like the style didn't fit.

I'm liking this better...

AimBiZ · Mar 2012

Oh, I like that one better too.

ThisisCharles · Mar 2012

yeah I like your redesign better it has this bulkier feel to it which fits the darksiders style a lot more! also i love the second organic demon axe but i feel like the end of the axe isnt as defined as the rest of the weapon. keep up the great work your art is a real inspiration!

naruSol · Mar 2012

This new beastie is far more interesting and stands out much stronger amongst the competition. We're going to have enough twisted demon-face crescent axes to arm every fiend in hell at this rate. You're headed in a much more intriguing direction now I think.

gibson543 · Mar 2012

Oh shit spug this idea is awesome!

Spug · Mar 2012

New update before bed. Long day

Thanks so much for the comments guys! I am coming back!

Gibson! It has been a minute man, I will be watching your thread as well

Skyerzz · Mar 2012

I like the way this is going. I do however think the eye area lost some of its intensity in the colour version. I think the circle is making it a bit too soft. I think something that emulates a brow and cheek bone shape might be better.

AimBiZ · Mar 2012

Coming along nicely. It's rather clich

Spug · Mar 2012

I totally agree with you both. Trying to get this design stuff down. Thanks for the crits! Much appreciated

Weapon_X · Mar 2012

Nice work brother, I agree with the eye open, who cares if its cliche, it looks badass.

Spug · Mar 2012

Update before work. I am making sure the model will work in 3d better, thus trying to clean up the randomness.

Skyerzz · Mar 2012

Oh no the eye is gone

bring it back just fit it in better, or you gotta fill the empty circle with something...rock/gem with a rune on it or something. The pummel and handle are ok. Do you think you could make the handle be that creature texture?

BlvdNights · Mar 2012

Loving the redesign! Painting the lights inside his mouth is going to be a lot of fun!

AimBiZ · Mar 2012

Yeah, bring back the eye. Either way it'll be exciting seeing the mesh emerge from this.

markus-omega · Mar 2012

i agree the eye was pretty cool

. the redesign is freaking awsome though cant wait to how this develops

gibson543 · Mar 2012

haha yeah I know man, thanks, and I agree, bring the eye back!

Xenier · Mar 2012

I like the original best!

BoBo_the_seal · Mar 2012

I really dig the idea. I feel it's looking a little Sci-fi in its execution however.

I did a quick paint-over. Try using overlapped bolted plates. Make the bolts bigger.

- BoBo

Spug · Mar 2012

So ladies and gents, after much consideration, I went back to square one. I didn't really like the feel of the weapon, and I felt like I was trying to make due with what I had, rather than just starting over.

Sky: Thanks for the comments! Yeah, I planed on changing up the materials and using different things to try to break up the model as a whole. I def took your advice on the next iteration. Bone metal and cloth are my materials so far, but that might change too lol.

BlvdNights, AimBiz, Markus Omega, Xenier, and Bobo: Thanks all such much guys for the kind words, and the eye was giving me issues. I kinda felt like it looked like droopy dog or something, kinda sleepy, not much passion to the open mouth, and not to mention it doesn't look like it would transition to 3d very well. I felt like I was letting my hand go free, without any 3d in mind. Bobo, thanks for the paint over and I totally agree, the Sci-Fi feel didn't sit well with me either. Not to mention that the color scheme was the same as the Crow Legion I think. Thanks again on the paint over, the Micro details of the bolts would def get lost, I really appreciate it brotha!

Thanks again to you all

Update:

I have more to work on, but this is the new and final direction. I plan on doing multiple weapons.

Thakes Homes44 for the paintover!

Sigma7 · Mar 2012

I agree with Bobo with the big bolts it will make it look more awesome. Also you should make the bottom part more like a horn that a diamond shape spike but thats just me XD. Other than that good work and can't wait for the 3D model

skylebones · Mar 2012

Holy hell that is badass! I really like the new design. I do feel the bottom danglie is a bit off though, everything else is so sharp and jagged, and it's so round and smooth.

Spug · Mar 2012

Final revision. Done and done, thanks all for the C and C

skylebones · Mar 2012

Perfect!

SculpArt · Mar 2012

Yes! Perfect work. I like combo of colours.

lupi · Mar 2012

massive!

XRevan23 · Mar 2012

Your Concept = EPIC

Andrew Mackie · Mar 2012

I like this concept a lot! The asymmetric design is great looking. I would suggest making the pummel reflect the asymmetry even more towards the other side to balance it out a bit. I can't wait to see you start modeling this badass out.

Frump · Mar 2012

Wow, very awesome concept. I really like the strong angular shapes and silhouette. This is one of the best designed axes, really lookin forward to the 3d!

AimBiZ · Mar 2012

Now that's one badass weapon. Fits the style perfectly! Model it!

Autocon · Mar 2012

Lovin this! some great asymmetrical angular shapes and that face is badass.

Spug · Mar 2012

Thanks all! Great comp so far, my teammates and I have been pumped working on this, so expect great stuff

Update:

Time to sculpt? Me thinks so. This is fucking fun.

ENODMI · Mar 2012

Sweet, looks like a shadow lurkers eye corrupting that axe. Awesome renderings

AimBiZ · Mar 2012

This is going to be brutal!

Spug · Mar 2012

Thanks! Doing the sculpt now! Will update soon!

Andrew Mackie · Mar 2012

Please post that sculpt soon, I cannot wait to see the progress for this weapon!

Maph · Mar 2012

Sweet baby raptor Jebus! That is one brutal looking axe. Looking forward to the 3D.

artstream · Mar 2012

Good thing Death is....well, Death, cause that axe-head is HUGE. It looks awesome though, I know you'll do the 3D justice. Can't wait for the update man!

Spug · Mar 2012

Thanks all! Yeah It's been fun thus far, but a tiny tiny update. Just getting my sea legs in zbrush back. Oh how it has been so long.

Spug · Mar 2012

Update, the old one wasn't working, so I redid the midpoly.

KennyMcB · Mar 2012

The new mid looks like it has more control with some of the pieces instead of simply sculpting them in. That's a great base, sculpt it up!

Spug · Mar 2012

Done and done.

artstream · Mar 2012

Solid work man, can't wait to see the kick ass texture treatment!

Spug · Mar 2012

Low and bakes done, time for clean up and textures. BIP!

jeebs · Mar 2012

great bakes, now waiting for the textures

lots to learn from you

[DS2] Axe, Spug

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