I started with the concept of something murderous in the jungle, and combining it with primitive art. I made this as a mockup-
![tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio1_400.png](https://41.media.tumblr.com/a93bedbffad7d2da64ad897ca8f6e87c/tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio1_400.png)
I followed the concept as closely as I could, but the flashlight was in the way of the snake's head.
![tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio3_1280.jpg](https://40.media.tumblr.com/3214f093e56eaf74aa1fc5e76c055200/tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio3_1280.jpg)
I decided to leave the ribs as an abstract decoration. After this, I replaced the external assets with my own. I redrew the snake head, ribs, and camouflage, and took a picture of an arrowhead I have. (Can post picture on request)
I'm the happiest with the camouflage- I didn't think I could like one more than the concept until this was finished.
![tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio6_r1_1280.png](https://41.media.tumblr.com/22df6ec1190d131dac00bd03cc47b226/tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio6_r1_1280.png)
By repeating the same 4 ribs many times, I drew the snake in a new position. Afterwards, I added blood stains from a previous owner of the weapon. By that time, I was ready enough to submit.
![tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio4_1280.png](https://40.media.tumblr.com/aac2ace346cf2bde93e1ec9f460ac62e/tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio4_1280.png)
and here's the final texture sheet-
![tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio2_1280.png](https://40.media.tumblr.com/04d15945e3edd3de2167a3ed1d3d1a0c/tumblr_nwjllsPSeR1rmb4vio2_1280.png)
NOTE- I tried to join the forum on the 18th, which was a mistake. This is as soon as I've been allowed to post.
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It would take some tinkering to get different shapes out of it, but I love the default result.