pacificism, art, artist
As an artist, I never felt comfortable drawing or designing guns, but I never had that problem with swords, bows, axes, and other weapons.
I'm still trying to decipher what the difference might be and reconcile that apparent disconnect.
I never depict weapons actually being used though. I show them more as costume accessories for posed characters or display pieces.
pacificism, art, artist
Why class them as weapons
Bows / Arrows - used for sport (archery)
Swords are decorative, ceremonial,
Axes again go back a long time, used to cut wood etc
Maybe guns have always been associated with warfare or violence, and less so with other activities.
pacificism, art, artist
Could be, I am not a phycologist but this may be linked to word / object association.
Why we are here, we can post ideas and start meaningful discussions :)
pacificism, art, artist
@zleap That's a good point. I wonder if subconsciously that was my reasoning?—or part of it?