Dazzling Shine of Swords
June 5th, 2009
What can be more fascinating than the cold shining of steel? Its blinking in the sunshine or in the light of the moon is mindbending. Sabres, small swords, sword-blades, court swords, cavalry swords and just shives are dangerous, but at the same time so appealing and magnetic. When you are holding them in hands and touch with the tips of your fingers their sharp edges, you feel acutely their potency and at the same time you appreciate them. You have always bear in mind that cold steel arms have inner power and that is why you should be careful with them and never touch if you are not sure that you are strong enough to manage them. If you are able to unsheathe the two-edged sword and flourish, it doesn’t mean that you will conquer the field. Primarily, you have to become an expert with the sword, and only then you can cross your sword with the other one. To wield a sword in not an easy thing and it is not for everyone, but here in this collection you can at least appreciate the dazzling splendour of swords, their mesmerizing shine.
Before you will look through the whole collection I want to make a disclaimer – several items from this collection are marked with slightly erotic fleur. If you are sure that such kind of art is not for you, it would be better not to review it, because this collection would be out of tune with your views.
So, let’s get acquainted with this collection and appreciate stunning illustrations from it!
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Title: Equilibrium
Author: Henning Ludvigsen
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
The soft shiny skin and the fantastic details make this image so impressive. The female figure is painted in the soft colors that create the illusion of evenness, but she is holding a dagger that symbolizes the war, blood and death. These two oppositions are rendered effectively by means of interesting composition and appealing accents.
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Title: Beautiful Killer
Author: Hoang Le
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
When you are defeated and cut with the sword, you lie on the cold ground motionless and feel how the life leaves you as the trickling blood. The sky above you is so depthless and full of light. You see your blood on the sword, it drops slowly, but you don’t pay attention to it. You are mesmerized with the beautiful face of your killer, the last thing that you see. The next moment you are dead.
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Title: Peace
Author: Hoang Le
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
Though this beautiful girl holds a sword in her tender hands, the immediate impression of this image is so enchanting and peaceful. Looking at her you can suggest that she is fighting for piece, for harmony and love on this earth. Nothing can be more important for her than these things. After the desperate struggles she will gain the peace and find the happiness again.
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Title: Zero Girl
Author: Glen Angus
Software: Photoshop
The Chinese tone of this image is masterfully brought in each detail and combined with stunning accents. The whole style can be described as the rough one, but these transparent notes with Chinese fleur smooth it. The eye catchy colors add the desired harmony to this scene.
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Title: Alice
Author: Natascha Roeoesli
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
As we can judge from the presented here image, Alice has just put to good use this sharp knife. This blood-stained steel in her hands has taken away somebody’s life. Blood has stained her white apron and her appearance creates the gloomy mood of this image.
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Title: Hero’s Bane
Author: Tiziano Baracchi
Software: Painter, Photoshop
Portfolio here
The excellent rendering of the struggle! In the center of the canvas there is a female warrior that is engaged in the desperate struggle and she is fighting fiercely. She strikes at her enemies with a sword and she will fight to the finish.
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Title: Lady Frances Drake
Author: Aly Fell
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
This incredible style is worked out in the smallest details. The attention is given to everything: the color palette, lightning, the slight tints. The feast of colors put in the clear light the female figure, make it intensive and impressive.
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Title: Russian Pyetra
Author: Natascha Roeoesli
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
These girls were taken from their families in the early age and become the members of Russian Pyetra. The idea of this organization is to bring up the dedicated agents of the state. Little girls are subjected there to an intensive regime of schooling and training. The warcraft is of the primary importance for them and they know how to wield a sword masterfully.
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Title: The Wrapture
Author: Henning Ludvigsen
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
I like the special composition of this very image. The girl’s beauty and inner power are captured masterfully by the author. Even the moment of her hesitation is pictured in the brilliant way. The facial emotions, the tension of the pose and the knife close to her – these things hint at the hanging over threat.
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Title: Justice
Author: Richard Ferguson
Software: Lightwave 3D, Photoshop
Portfolio here
This goddess renders justice. She is judicious wise, bribeless and blind. She doesn’t see anything and that is why her judgments are always correct. Nothing can affect delivering the right verdict: social rank and position, race, sex and any things of this type. Justice meets out the actions of people.
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Title: Ashikun’s Daughter
Author: Kirsi Salonen
Software: Painter, Photoshop
Portfolio here
The way that the author presents the female character of this image is so enchanting. The nature of this tender girl is so fragile, but at the same time she is the swordmaster and a good fighter who can cross the swords with anyone. She doesn’t have a fear and she is ready for everything.
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Title: Character Sangyeng
Author: Rebeca Puebla
Software: SOFTIMAGE|XSI
Portfolio here
Here is impressive image of the warrior princess. The author has done a great job and created clear and stunning concept of the female warrior. The sword in her hands adds the desired strength to her appearance and certain power to the whole atmosphere of this illustration.
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Title: Crisa Alfanaee
Author: Kirsi Salonen
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
This image combines the sensitivity of the female beauty and the fearlessness of the glorious warrior. The way that this girl bears herself, her pose and firm sight speak for the strong spirit and single-mindness. She holds this sword with steady head, but at the same time she creates herself such a soft impression.
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Title: Jennifer Pheesa
Author: Aly Fell
Software: Photoshop
Portfolio here
The appealing female figure from this image comes in contrast with the cold steel of the sword in her hands and the desperate face expression. On further contemplation you perceive the whole tone of this image that is a little bit nervous. This tension is achieved with the cold look of the girl’s eyes and her strained pose.
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This was the last item from this collection of dazzling shine swords. Hope, you have liked it and have found something mindbending in it.
August 24th, 2009 at 9:39 pm
Steve Noel Sr….
Your topic Dazzling Shine of Swords | Templates.com was interesting when I found it on Monday searching for swords as I also have articles and information posted on this subject. Thank You… Best Regards Steve Noel Sr….