Tale of Two Weapons: Long Shadows and First Blade

[serenada_art]

I recently posted a picture to Tumblr, and it's gotten more notes than I ever have before. And then I thought how to fix it (we all do that once we've published, right?). I don't know...should I just not mess with what's done? I do like them both, but think not having gone straight to the second version feels like a time-sensitive oversight

Comments

[fiery_fox2]

Oh, please leave it as is. It's so beautiful that way. :)

[serenada_art]

Thank you!

You know, looking at the second--if I'd initially gone to place a knife in his hand I'd have made other adjustments.

And it is also grimmer than I'm prepared to deal with.

I think I agree with you.

[nindevotee]

I like the first one and the contrasting weaponry. I love the whole concept of their innocence being overshadowed by an ominous future. It would make a great story.

[serenada_art]

My first instinct seems to be validated. Thanks for help putting that itch to rest, and I'm really glad you like *and* that you find narrative potential in it. That's one of my goals with all my pictures.