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Published: 2011-08-20 01:02:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 8161; Favourites: 225; Downloads: 138
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Woo creative titleThis started off as an ink drawing (which I'll upload later) and turned into an actual painting. It was great practice for painting metal, though.
The armor itself is inspired by the work of the Helmschmied armourers of Augsburg from the late 15th Century through mid 16th Century.
[link]
If the name sounds familiar, it's either because you like medieval stuff or because you've played Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. I was really happy when I saw it in the game, because it's my favorite style of armor.
Also, these books are excellent.
Weapon: [link]
Warrior: [link]
Battle: [link]
I get so much inspiration from them, it's crazy. They are now so full of sticky notes and sketches that they probably weigh twice what they did originally XD
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6
Wacom Intuos3
Approx. 1hr inking (Prismacolor pens 05 and 01)
Approx. 1hr coloring (PSE6)
Art © Me
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Comments: 32
Very nice and intricate! 
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Now that is one solid-looking armor! I could totally see that on a gendarme or other late knight, plowing through some conscripted peasants 8D You really have to admire the ingenuity of the late medieval armorers and how they were able to make the suits relatively light nd flexible for the amount of metal they used.
A foot soldier wearing one of these would probably not last too long, though. Up on the horse it is, and then kick it in the direction of the enemy!
[link] This type of armor is another that is pretty awesome. They were made to have extremely thick breastplates and helmets that could even stop a musket bullet, but were less solid around the joints for greater mobility. These armors were exclusively worn by the french Gendarme (massed gentile heavy cavalry) of the first half of the 16th century, and made them the last effective 'knights' in history. Earlier knights had actually been able to fight on foot, but at the beginning of the 16th century the armors had just turned too heavy xD
Also I love yu for being historically interested
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I really love the smooth segmenting on some of the Renaissance-era armor. It looks almost futuristic!
Hence the cavalry mace, hm? Knights kind of do have to be mounted unless they're finishing off an opponent. Especially if they're using a heavy weapon or lance as opposed to a sword and shield.
French armor is very nice indeed. You sure seem to like it XD I really prefer German and Swiss armor, at least for the style of the sallet. The one up there is definitely a conglomerate of various armor styles. Italian armor actually annoys me, because I hate hounskull helms. They're kind of silly looking :/
And I love you for the same reason
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Indeed C: It's amazing how some could create mechanical parts for those armors that wouldn't be surpassed until 300 years later.
Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound as though you wouldn't know that yourself, I was mostly monologuing for myself (and for others that might've been reading it, just so they wouldn't get any silly ideas).
MMmhmm, actually the sallets are my favourite type of helmet too
woo!
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Too right
Oh, not at all!
I love the swept neck guard, too, but mostly I think the combination of their practicality and sleek design are what appeal to me. They look to be built for speed. I like frog-mouthed jousting helms as well, but unfortunately they're a little lacking on the practicality side. Those things are so thick, a modern bullet still can't pierce the more heavyweight ones. It takes HMG or armor-piercing rounds to breach the metal. Unfortunately, that means they tend to be ludicrously heavy. But the decorative ones could be quite beautiful [link] These guys from Ass Creed have some bitchin' helms, too [link]
A beak sounds cool for Michaeli. You could sort of have some chainmail hanging down over his snout or something, could you not? It would have to be fairly lightweight mail, but still.
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poor guy'd barely be able to move, and he could still die from a general thrust to the inner thigh, codpiece and high leggings, and maybe a short skirt is the way to go, long skirts are fail, but i like everything else
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Thanks, but I never aimed for any sort of correctness in this. I know little about armor other than the basics and the fact that I like the way it looks.
I appreciate that you know where to look fro flaws in armor, but I would like it if you'd keep any critiques to the aesthetic/artistic side, if you please.
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That's some well drawn armour.
And I need to check out those books you linked there. Seriously. <3
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Thank you!
They are very informative indeed.
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You have gracefully captures the essence of late-medieval armor. Excellent linework and good technique - very well done.
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Thank you very much! I really appreciate it C:
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I have "Weapon", need to get the other two. I'm wondering if there are other books though with more armor reference, though weapon does have some armor, it's mostly weapons as the title suggests.
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Warrior has more armor, as it focuses on the soldiers themselves. There's not all that much armor, but there's enough to make me happy. I'm sure there are books out there with nothing but.
If you find one, tell me.
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OMG..... That is amazing.. you have inspired me... <3 I LOVE the shading if anything you should consider doing comic book covers. 
;D
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Good to hear it! Thank you
I don't know; IS there anything your favorite artist on DA wants as giftart?
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I don't know, you tell me, Haha!
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You know I would be thrilled no matter what
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The style reminds me of the art style from the Borderlands video game. Which I adore~! ^^
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I need to play that D: There's a new one coming out, yes?
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[link]
It is an amazing game. It has claimed many hours of my life. Hehe. I am so stoked about the second one. I'm sure Gearbox will release another winner.
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Awesome.
To tell the truth, I need to stop playing so many video games. They eat up so much of my time and money and dwindling hard drive space D: But they're SO GREAT.
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Oh, geez! I know what you mean. ): I have spent so much money and time on games, but I can't stop myself. They are too fun and companies keep making even cooler games. It's terrible, really.
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