"P Brewer" <pbj### [at] wowwaycom> wrote in message 
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> "St." <dot### [at] dotcom> wrote:
>> Another ring design.
>>
>>     ~Steve~
>
> Ever read any Wheel of Time books?

   I'm afraid I haven't. Who's the author?

 They feature a ring design that's
> described as a great serpent eating it's own tail. Meant to represent time
> repeating itself over and over again.

    Yes, I can understand this. I've seen this type of ring before and it's 
very Victorian* in design, although, it's really easy to see some Celtic 
Prince wearing this style of ring 2000+ years ago.


> Very cool design. What software did you use to do it? With such detail in
> the head, I would like to see some more detail on the ring itself. Perhaps
> something as simple as some minor bump mapping to give it "scales". If
> you're going for sheer realism, some wear on the ring would add to it.
> Nicks, scratches, dirt, grime.

     That's good advice, thanks. I'm currently trying for some texture on 
the body, so if I get it anywhere near right, I'll post it soonish. Glad you 
liked it.

      ~Steve~

* The Victorian Jewellers loved making their snake rings!

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