This is a second version based off the designs of version 1.
I wanted to lighten up the scene a little, use some different imagery, and experiment with different accents.
I wanted to appeal more to the graphic/illustrative side of my abilities in this piece compared to the last. I used some blood splats and some blending modes to capture the effect most similar to that of the movie "300". I did not want to replicate it exactly though, so I added a subtle lightening background w/some scratches.
It's really a toss up between this one and one of your more recent entries as far as a favorite goes. This is the sort of thing I need to learn how to do.
My only real complaint, I think, is that maybe the blood is a little too light, especially on the left side, there might be a little too much, as well. It would be interesting to see how it would look with those things adjusted.
My only real complaint, I think, is that maybe the blood is a little too light, especially on the left side, there might be a little too much, as well. It would be interesting to see how it would look with those things adjusted.