New heraldic cote

[alysten]

I have the start of a new cote  which will become Baron Larry's rapier armor.   I seem to be doing more heraldic clothing. This project is in the preliminary design stages. This will be worked into 100% linen, with the details appliqued on.  The sword will have flames, as per the device.  I just haven't worked out good flame artwork that I like. Personally I am partial to version 2, but it isn't my decision.

Version 1

Version 2

Comments

[owynn.livejournal.com]

i like #2 as well

[beckishadow.livejournal.com]

Me too.

[hsifeng.livejournal.com]

I actually like the closeness of the grouping on version 1; but adding swords to the blade might change my opinion on that...

[alysten.livejournal.com]

That is pretty much what I was thinking. Unfortunately, his arms were passed in 1987. Arms were a little more 'relaxed' I think.

[hsifeng.livejournal.com]

*grin*

You are speaking in SCAdian…I don’t understand what you are saying.

*giggle*

runs back off into her other-than-SCA reenactment corner and plays with her paperdolls

[alysten.livejournal.com]

These arms aren't even historically correct by any standards. ;-)

[hsifeng.livejournal.com]

I kinda figured you meant something like that when you said 'relaxed'. However, I appreciate the clarification!

[femkederoas.livejournal.com]

I think they're both pretty slick. And I admire your digital mock-up ability. ;-)

[alysten.livejournal.com]

I have templates. ;) I just 'paint' the details. Kinda like a graphical clothing coloring book.

[woodwindy.livejournal.com]

Definitely 2! I think 1 will have its heraldic aspects distorted/obscured when it's actually worn.

[collin-m.livejournal.com]

Katie like #1 but I think #2 will look less busy once the flames are added.

[alysten.livejournal.com]

The final decision lies with your boss man.

[collin-m.livejournal.com]

Oh I know that just when Katie gave me her opinion I had to share. :)