Steampunk Myths and Legends Entry: Gediminas Pranckevičius

[rmpumper]

Good luck, Gediminai.
Hope to see your final work for this one, unlike the last time in cgtalk.lt challenge ;)

[imperioli]

Thanks, i'll do my best :)

[imperioli]

Hi, i'l try create


THE LEGEND OF THE IRON WOLF

There is a legend that surrounds the founding of Vilnius, the present day capital of Lithuania. Legend has it The Grand Duke of Lithuania, Gediminas, went on a hunting trip in the holy woods of the Valley of Sventaragis. Tired after a successful day of hunting, the Grand Duke settled for the night near a hill at the convergence of the Neris and Vilnia rivers. He fell asleep soundly and had a dream. A huge iron wolf was standing on top of this hill and the sound of hundreds of other wolves inside it filled all the surrounding fields and woods.

After the hunting trip, Gediminas went back to Trakai (the capital of Lithuania at that time) and consulted the pagan priest (oracle), Lizdeika, to reveal the secrets behind the dream. And the priest told him: “What is destined for the ruler and the state of Lithuania, let it be: The iron wolf means a formidable castle and town which will be established by the ruler on this site. The city will stand as strong as iron and its walls will protect the land from its enemies. The massive sound dwelled inside the wolf, symbolized the fame of the city shall echo beyond their borders and proclaim throughout the centuries the glory of Lithuania.”

Gediminas heeded and pleased with the priest’s reveal of his dream. He began to summon artisans and craftsmen around the country and Europe to design and construct his new strong and beautiful kingdom, which would surround this hill where he had the dream of the iron wolf. Upon the completion Gediminas moved his home, signaling the establishment of a new capital for his country: Vilnius.

Now in the present time, the western tower of the upper Gediminas Castle still stands at the top of this hill in Vilnius.

i'll try to create just iron wolf.

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227214405_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227214405_large.jpg)

Something like that

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227368241_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227368241_large.jpg)

next

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227454074_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227454074_large.jpg)

Next

[vagis]

sekmes ir tau :thumbsup:

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227600809_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227600809_large.jpg)

Hmm, really need to change something...

[Shliosas]

try to add some motion and expressions :) keep working !

[MrJuicy]

Interesting idea to add some national symbols on the wolf design.

I think, that your design of wolf is almost only nice looking armor, that doesn't show parts of movement, liveliness (in this case power). Eh, what I wanted to say is - it's a nice looking sculpture not a steam machine that could move, attack or howl.

My suggestion would be to think about movement and powering up this creature to make him alive. Add more machinery parts as gears, valves, pipes and when it will be clear how it works, begin to add some decorations.

Good luck!

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227968163_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227968163_large.jpg)

Hi, thanks for comments.
Another sketch.

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227987409_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1227987409_large.jpg)

I think i'll stay with this one.

[decosouza]

Good concept mate. Like MrJuice said some gears could be interesting. Good luck!! vbmenu_register("postmenu_5525350", true);

[silenceimpaired]

I look forward to seeing your finished product. You seem to have no struggles with rendering metal- unlike me :D

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1228096902_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1228096902_large.jpg)

Little upgrade.

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1228244117_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1228244117_large.jpg)

Making other details.

[decosouza]

I like this new details mate..you're going great!http://forums.cgsociety.org/images/icons/icon12.gif

[imperioli]

Thanks decosouza :)

[OZ]

SIMPLY BEAUTIFULL. The dog is very very nice designed.

[imperioli]

Just a little problem . There must be a wolf :)

[imperioli]

http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1228441420_medium.jpg (http://assets.cgsociety.org/challenge/entries/22/15931/15931_1228441420_large.jpg)

Good night.

[Airflow]

Quite beautiful.

[Ataulfo]

great stuff.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: It looks really good
keep it up and good luck

[arLutiK]

Very nice so far :)

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