Gun Design

After finishing picture with Kraken, I still had some time left. I thought of starting a micro project which is going to be a weapon design for Clarice. I already had a sketch, which I did some time ago with use of references, gathered before. Now I had to paint it.

Since my last drawing, I was watching some useful tutorials, which made me realize that I have to put more attention into shading at first stages of painting. This image presents quite nice outcome of my shaded sketch. While looking from a distance, it looks like a 3d model. 

I had to be careful with adding another layers and not to destroy  shading effect, which was my guideline.

My previous practice with texturing wood was very useful for this project. I had an idea about the technique and it definitely saved me some time. I found engraving quite troublesome and I had to study references carefully  to get  this feature right.

I had a chance to try new experience with painting metals. They turned out quite difficult to me but again, referencing was very helpful. I was testing various methods and brushes to finally find the proper way of making this piece. I was also polishing details of wood. I really like the impression of light at the front of the pistol.

Working on trigger was a bit time consuming but at the same time a really great fun. I really liked how it was changing step by step. Also, observing how details start to come up, was very joyful and  motivating for the future work.

Final picture. I am quite pleased with the final outcome. I finally had a chance to draw on a slightly smaller format and as I predicted, it helps in getting nice effect in much shorter period of time. Painting this image took me just a coupe evenings. I thing paying attention to shading is also very important point to keep in mind. I heard before that sketch is very important for successful drawing. I think I could add some shading on a handle for it looks a bit flat in some places. I also feel that the whole design would look more impressive if the barrel was longer.