The importance of reference images (art direction)
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The importance of reference images (art direction)

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I’m not an artist, and I don’t play one on TV. Nonetheless, for Dungeon Grappling, and even more so for Dragon Heresy, I’ve taken it upon myself to fill the role of Art Director for my works. This is good, because it allows me to directly influence and drive how my works are presented to…

Viking Shield – Part 3 (handle and assembly)
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Viking Shield – Part 3 (handle and assembly)

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I finished thinning down the shield in Viking Shield, part 2, and then it was time to see if I could get the handle carved and attached. I had started with a basic design intent – a tapered handle that would lift up a bit to accommodate my hand, and be slightly offset from the…