Stylised sword (Handpainted)

Dennispls

Hello everyone,

I was inspired by a concept made by Rafael Zanchetin so I decided to model and texture it.
Here is how it turned out:

https://skfb.ly/GUuM

I will most likely still refine things and see what I can add to improve this.

brandoom

Nice work, looks pretty good.

Not sure what to say.. maybe try add in a spec map?

Tectonic

I like it a lot. I think the rope could use some more work, and maybe make it a different hue. right now it blends in with the horn bits too much.

praetus

Thats a great start. I really like some of the color definition you have in the cloth. I think the blade could maybe use some more contrast to show off the metal as well as some splashed of color to break up the monotone. Keep working it. ^_^

Dennispls

Thanks everyone!

@Tectonic, I agree the hues are very close to eachother. I'll see what I can do to improve on this.

@Praetus, I have been careful with the blade in order to not overdo it. I can still play with the lighting to see if I can push it some more. I will definitely have a look at introducing some more color.

SleepingGiant

Looks Awesome Dennispls! My only thought is maybe treat the metal of the blade a bit more rugged instead of such a polished feel. the crossgaurd, handle, and hilt feel very barbaric. Then the blade feels like it was broken off a paladins sword. Kudos if that's what you were going for though! Looking forward to more!

Dennispls

Hello guys,

A slight update on this. I have tried to make the blade look a bit more interesting and worn. I have updated the sketchfab model and attached a screenshot below:

SleepingGiant

The update looks great Dennispls! Much more rugged! Awesome!

Tectonic

lookin good

Chronicle

I think the blade is awesome, i really like the edges and the chips, feels really well used. Something about the hue of the blade though makes it come off as closer to stone rather than a metal, perhams a little higher highlights and a sharper gradient on the flatter parts of the blade.

Dennispls

@Chronicle,

Thanks! I see your point and I have been afraid it might come off too much like stone.
PErhaps pushing the highlights will indeed eliminate this. Perhaps change the colors a bit too.

Seiba

Looking sweet!

I agree with Chronicle. I think pumping up the highlights on the blade will definitely help out. Keep up the good work!

Dennispls

I changed the highlights a bit and gave the sword a more blueish hue. Check it out on Sketchfab.

MrD4rth

amazing job, sir. love the texture variation and colors!

Chronicle

Its so close. I think the changes help a bunch. I think you should brighten up the blade closer to the brighter grey on the tip of the blade. That's the spot that feels the most metallic to me. This is looking awesome regardless though.