[DS2] Axe, Autocon

Autocon

Figured this would be a fun thing to do and a good chance to relearn zbrush and try out handpainting

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Angelic Axe concept

Hang10

I'd try and stay away from the cliche Statue with wings for blades, its a recurring theme it seems. No doubt the concept looks awesome, but if you're looking originality you might have to change it.

Spug

Fuck yea autocon is in! Can't wait to see this!

Autocon

Actually doing the cliche statue with blade wings was a huge selling point for me on this one, always wanted to do that ha Plus I am almost certain I am not allowed to win, nor would I with all the amazing concepts I have seen before so its more of something just fun for me and to learn zbrush/hand painting. But thanks for the thoughts, as they are true about it being cliche.

Final concept so I have a better feeling for where this is going. I am no concept artist and trying to concept up cool shit is my least favorite thing to do, so onto modeling my blank!

Autocon

Redid the blade of this guy, it was feeling too weak and not tink/chunky enough. Think it fits better with the style now then before.

artstream

Really nice & clean concept. Color scheme wise, I like the one on the left more, it's much stronger visually and has a nice pop to it.

I feel the jewel on the handle is a bit out of place. You have smaller ones on the top of the axe, and then the large one on the handle (where Death might grip it/cover it up). Maybe moving it to the bottom piece or the part under the blade?

Orb

the new one is looking better but in terms of shape/details I read it as a butterfly, which is not related to the darksiders world. Maybe you should play with those white line as feathers + jaggy silhouette

Autocon

Good point Orb, someone else mentioned they were looking kinda butterfly like. And the white lines were suppose to be the feathers of the wings but taht never really came across :poly122: Reworked things to make them more flowing angle wing like, god I loath concepting haha

Arkadius

I like it even though the wings never came across in the previous drawing, I like it better than your current version of the wings. Despite the butterfly comment I really like the overall shape too!

Autocon

Just messing around with a demonic theme. Hmmmm. Couldnt figure out how to "render" the look of her arms like being absorbed by the blade but I know exactly how to do it in 3d.

Habboi

Gruesome. I like it. Go for it.

Autocon

Ok going with the demonic ones because it seems like it will be more fun. My buddy Wes told me the girl was too passive/not aggressive enough and suggested to make it a demon chick which I think works alot better. Time to make the blank!

AimBiZ

I think that'd be too vulgar for the game style. Also Bobo mentioned that in the Q&A thread I think.

Personally I think the latest angelic axe design is the strongest, however it would need a bigger centerpiece to look less fragile. Perhaps have an angel bust or something.
Or heck, maybe make a demonic variety of it with bat wings and a succubus.

Autocon

Yeah I saw the thing in the QA about I believe Frump asking about doing a naked bust and bobo mentioned that although M rated, no nudity, he mentioned scales to cover her up, so i plan to have her cover up quite well, but I do see what you mean.

As for the angelic axe, idk just never felt any of the designs were "cool" enough, they just seem to basic and I wasnt having any luck with redesigns to make them more "bad ass".

SgtNasty

Both of the most recent concepts look good to me. I'd say just pick one and run with it. Less than a week left!