Yet Another Handpainted Weapon

Ferum

Hey there!

I'm trying to learn how to create stylized WoW-like stuff and decided to start with a simple weapon. Here's a quick concept I made:

http://i.imgur.com/aEXJWto.png

And here's the model and texture I ended up with:




My guts tell me there's something wrong with how the handguard turned out, but can't really tell what. What do you guys think?

Badge95

this pretty sweet, would love to use that running around in wow :L

Torch

Your texture is pretty flat and desaturated, you could add more color variation, the highlights could also be accentuated quite a bit. Take a look at this armor set: http://www.noobtalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/world-of-warcraft-tier-10-armor-sets-warrior-large.jpg

The highlights make the armor pop more, also on the metal its not just flat grey, there's yellows and browns added as well. Its a cool base you have but can be pushed a lot more to fit in the WoW universe

praetus

I have to agree with Torch regarding the colors. They feel very flat at the moment and could use some variation. Also, in regards to WoW, they tend to really push proportions on weapons and armor. Look at some of the concepts used in WoW and you'll see that there are rarely flat or straight lines when it comes to weapons or armor. You really want to portray some volume in your mesh. Good start though.

Ferum

Hey,

Thank you for your feedback, much appreciated! I've started reworking texture, here's comparsion gif:
http://i.imgur.com/Hqa8BCX.gif

I will try and finish it tomorrow. As for the shape I think I'll leave the sword model as it is now, but with next weapon I'll try to go more crazy with the it.

metric meditation

so far, things are looking good. you usage of color on the various parts make it easy to read and the silhouette is rather good Perhaps you can really punch out the look of the metal elements by using your dodge tool set on highlights (soft brush) and punch out the shine.

Ferum

Okay, I think I can call this finished as I'm quite happy with the result. Thanks again for the feedback!


This is what I'll be doing next: