The Secret of Blackthorn Grove - release version
While elves are most often portrayed as an advanced and enlightened race, any civilization can fall victim to tragedy (either from internal or external forces) and elves are no exception... In this scenario, the elves have reverted to a feral state. Now they are superstitious and violent, and will attack anyone foolish enough to try and enter their fallen cities since they believe another apocalypse will ensue should that ever happen (and who knows, they might even be right)
But if the elves have become savage, those blades are way above her apparent tech level. We must assume they are heirlooms from an age of forgotten glory; evidentially their taboo against the old ways doesn't extend to weaponry. So either practicality wins out against superstition or they've elected to fight poison with poison
Note that the statue render has a different background and an alternate wardrobe...
The rough sketch shows all the intricate detail of the thorns in the background. Alas, they were a casualty of the soft filter lens and light blooms that I needed to get that Final Fantasy look and feel for the piece...
Nice artwork. Can I ask what software you used for modeling? 😀
You certainly may. Daz3D was the modeling software used but I believe it was rendered in LUX and there was a good deal of postwork...
Very nice. Like humans in fantasy it is possible to theme elves many ways. I like it when people begin to mix things up from the norm.
I do a lot of different treatments for my elves, with varying degrees of technological prowess...
Nice. See my other reply to your comment on my introduceyourself post. Gotta talk.
I will get chat turned on once I've taken care of a few other things...
Alright. I will be there!