Snake Eyes: G.I. Joe Origins - Morning Light

Before it was decided Snake's sword Morning Light would be a traditional Katana, Hasbro had me explore a more fantastical direction. It doesn't make tons of sense for a stealthy ninja to have a bright, glowing sword, so I saw it as him having a "stealth" mode for silent takedowns and a battle mode that could cut through anything. I looked at reference of sunrises while painting the energy blade.