Just a bit of practise with detailed work, really. In this regard, this picture shows just how far I have to go.

Oh well.

I probably should stop drawing so many swords, I mean seriously, what's so attractive about a length of shining metal one uses to assert deadly force on another? Penetrating them to show your strength, cunning and dominance? It's pretty sad really. Can't see how people get so wound up about them...