Confrontation Executioners

The first model was done with an overhead lighting source being directly infront of the model and above. I imagined he was regarding the street below in the light of the moon. The building has applied shadow to the area under the eaves and beside the corner bricks. Also, the model is casting a shadow, along with the chimney, on the roof.

I have had a lot of positive comments about this model. People seem to love the shadows. While I am happy with what I achieved I am not so sure this fixed shadow is the best thing for a 3D figure. It bears more looking into before I decide that I like it and when it can best be used in models.

Thie next model was done with the overhead lighting coming form the candle on the stand. I did not apply object source lighting but stayed as true to an overhead scheme as I could. I did not apply a shadow since I wanted to compare the two models with this aspect in mind. If the executioner above is stalking his prey through the streets, this executioner is inside his rich home. When I was doing this model I imagined that no one, no matter how high or low was above the retribution of the church. This is why he is stalking past a rich gold and bronze candle stand and standing on a fine carpet and inlaid tile.