100% Xara X1 - Musamane Style Katana (Samurai Sword)

[lithium258]

Hi folks, long time without having a chance to do something for the pleasure of it Here, a katana sword styled in Musamane's fashion. Musamane was one of the most famous swords maker in ancient japan. Of course, I did it all with Xara X1 only, no other external application.

Cheers,

Aram

Lithium.Design Studio
Chief Designer & Owner
http://www.lithium-design.com

[lithium258]

Hi folks, long time without having a chance to do something for the pleasure of it Here, a katana sword styled in Musamane's fashion. Musamane was one of the most famous swords maker in ancient japan. Of course, I did it all with Xara X1 only, no other external application.

Cheers,

Aram

Lithium.Design Studio
Chief Designer & Owner
http://www.lithium-design.com

[OklaEd]

Aram,
Simply gorgeous ... from the "same'" to the "saya" ... a beautiful piece of work.

[theprawn]

Wow! I especially love the texture on the handle and the sheath--those two parts look especially photo-realistic.

[raynerj]

Very Well done Aram, Very well done! I like it!

[lithium258]

Ok, close up

[raynerj]

Okay Aram,

How long did it take to do this? Very sweet, very detailed!

[RAMWolff44]

Hi Aram,

Just stunning, glad your enjoying the new version, it shows!!

[TimS]

Beautiful work Aram, wonderful detail.
thanks for posting.
tim

[lithium258]

JohnR, it took me around 4 hours to make it. I first created a layer with line as guides for the perspective, the started with the blade, guard and handle, then the scabbard. Finally I added something I call "color control layers" just siluette black objects with transparency and feather stuff... and at last, background.