RAIOUART

Concept and Character Artist. Commission status: Hiatus. Twitter: @RaiOuArt   

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Hi, I really love the sword design in this artwork — it’s absolutely beautiful! I recreated a version inspired by your design for a fan-made Tears of the Kingdom mod. It’s not an exact replica, but I still wanted to ask for your permission to use it. I’ll make sure to give you full credit for the artwork and include your image on the GameBanana page where the mod will be posted. This is a non-commercial project, purely for fun. Thank you! — Alpha

HO LEEEEEE

this looks incredible, hell yeah! Link me the page too when you do!

and if you could tag my bluesky/twitter since I use those more nowadays, that'd be nice c:

BlueSky Twitter

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Draconic Master Sword (Concept)

[TEARS OF THE KINGDOM SPOILERS (sorta)]

If there was ever a time to change the design of the Master Sword, even temporarily, it should be now Especially after everything [REDACTED] has been through!

Keep reading

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Draconic Master Sword (Concept)

[TEARS OF THE KINGDOM SPOILERS (sorta)]

If there was ever a time to change the design of the Master Sword, even temporarily, it should be now Especially after everything [REDACTED] has been through!

Keep reading

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Link - Full Arsenal

Commission Information || Twitter || Artstation || Ko-fi

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Roster Comparison + Why I chose specific fighters

for the "What if?" Playstation Smash game. Some of these are a stretch for sure, but I'm still happy with my choices.

For the artwork, I tried to make them all look 3D, even from 2D artworks just like the original (Snake was a NIGHTMARE to do)

And even though not all of them are 1st party Sony IPs, I think that's main appeal of the PS1: the ability to use CDs & have more space is why it had so much 3rd party support

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What if.... Playstation 1 Smash Bros

(in a weird, bizzaro universe where Sakurai worked with Sony instead)

The OG roster for comparison c:

Some design explanations:

The grey concrete background is meant to parallel the rocky, black background, mimicking the colors for each console

The Stock/Time icon is modeled after the Start button, as opposed to the C-buttons from the Nintendo 64

Instead of a fiery background, the PS1 fighters have the blue background from the memory card and music player screen

Instead of an original symbol to represent Smash, I used the face buttons from the controller

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Aqua - Halloween Town Icon

I had the whole look drawn down. but couldn’t make it in time for Halloween :(

EDIT: She is based off of a vampire. Her mask is an Ahriman from FF

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Self Aware Lara Croft - Intermission -

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Over the course of all my Self Aware Lara Croft fan comics, I've tried to keep a consistent level of increasing scratches, scars, and wounds that she has earned over her adventure

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Tomb Raider 2Koma - #6

Lara, he JUST tried to shoot you

Reference - Episode 4 22:05 (The whole cutscene sequence is gold) Changed the dialogue up a bit to reference my favorite "I Think You Should Leave" skit

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Tomb Raider 2Koma - #5

Bit of a 4th wall break, but Self Aware Lara Croft can be so cute when she's proud of herself (and rightfully so!)

Reference - Episode 4 8:05

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Tomb Raider 2Koma - #4

Same here, Self Aware Lara. Same here. (No seriously. I bought a slice of carrot cake from HEB that I'm currently eating because of this comic, lmao)

Reference - Episode 3 8:00

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Tomg Raider Comic - #3

Self Aware Lara questions the purpose of having multiple weapons

.... only to proudly display it an episode later

Page 1 Reference - Episode 2 17:05

Page 2 Reference - Episode 3 2:35

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Tomb Raider 2Koma - #2

Self Aware Lara is far too impressed with ancient, Incan engineering to be bothered with her LITERAL dart wounds

Reference at 33:20

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Tomb Raider 2Koma

I LOVE the Self Aware Lara Croft videos she's so cute and dorky in them

Reference

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I know this isn’t art, but I was drawing the last picture while watching Joel and Vinny stream TotK and.......

She’s right there, ya’ll :( Right from the very beginning. Just waiting for you.

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Draconic Master Sword (Concept)

[TEARS OF THE KINGDOM SPOILERS (sorta)]

If there was ever a time to change the design of the Master Sword, even temporarily, it should be now Especially after everything [REDACTED] has been through!

The overarching theme of TotK seems to be “Fusion” and togetherness, and not just pertaining to the weapons and vehicles:

Rauru’s arm fusing to Link

The rediscovery of the Zonai people in general

The sages and their connection to their ancestor and secret stone.

The sages and Link himself, actually giving him “party members”

The Coalition of all of Hyrule’s races against the Demon King Army

The Draconic Master Sword would literally be a fusion of Zelda and Link’s power, empowering and deepening the bond during the ultimate final battle in the game You don’t just pour 10,000+ years of love and faith, sacrificing yourself for an ETERNITY, just for the sword to look exactly the same as it always is