2D piece: Trident Development

 Trident Idea generation

For this trident piece, I looked at trident visual references before creating my own trident. I have experimented with different trident designs with different ends colors and materials.  I made light sketches before making my final piece under the water.  I have considered that this trident has to have a premium and royalty-like feeling, this gives it value and scarcity in the game which is more enjoyable for the player. 

References for the Trident work:

This piece has strikes inspiration for me to have splashes coming out of the trident. 

Above is the sketch following my initial idea, I wanted to create a trident with water splashes to show it's power and water effect. 

I added my trident shape to procreate and began working. 

I added base colors. I also added a hint of gold at the bottom to show its power and royalty as it is a very powerful trident. 

More detail and gold to further that thought of royalty. 

Added shading in a new layer

I then added a background with seaweed and the same wave water texture and light seeping through with the bloom effect. 

I finally added the water splashes I had planned out from the start with in-depth detail 

Reflection: I believe this turned out well with a unique trident that isn't like any other. It represents the strength and power it holds within the well. I believe that the final piece could use adjusting to the shading of the trident. 

Reference list:

(No date a) Artstation - explore. Available at: https://www.artstation.com/ (Accessed: 06 June 2023).

(No date b) ‘Poseidon Trident’ art print for sale by Abbystabby | Redbubble. Available at: https://www.redbubble.com/i/art-print/Poseidon-Trident-by-AbbyStabby/10298873.1G4ZT (Accessed: 06 June 2023).

Trident user: Heróis Marvel, marvel, Anime Masculino (2020) Pinterest. Available at: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/pin/577797827183878506/ (Accessed: 06 June 2023).