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MTibbs-89 — Alien Color WIP 2
Published: 2013-01-30 04:14:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 1143; Favourites: 30; Downloads: 13
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A work in progress of my alien colors- Messing around with the idea of bio-luminescence, but not sure if that would be too cheesy. I think I like the idea, and it looks cool-ish, better when I refine it, but would love some opinions or tips. Still working out an actual color scheme for the alien, and will also be figuring out what I would like to do for the back ground...WIP 1 found here: WIP1
Constructive criticism welcome and appreciated.
(C) Mari Tibbals
EDIT:Finished!
Black Bioluminescence
Blue and Orange
Concepts1
Concepts2
Concepts3
Concepts4
Concepts5
Original Lineart
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this is some really awesome lineart!! also love the shading, very cool species!
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Thanks! I'm glad you like it.
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So awesome. It reminds me of a Turian and a Xenomorph, yet it's extremely original and unique. Also, the coloring reminds me of Otachi from Pacific Rim. It's a very nice design, it just looks like it might be difficult for him to walk upright, unless that wasn't your intention. And the two noses are also very cool.
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Thank you! Yeah, I got some definite inspiration from Mass Effect, the Turians being my favorite race. I do intend for them to walk upright, but I imagine them having a slight hunch in their shoulders/stance, the tail giving them balance. I know that technically, according to some scientists, at least, digitigrade (toe-walking) creatures shouldn't be able to walk upright/balance, but I say until it can be proven with certainty, I can hand-wave it with artistic license 
Also: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKyeAQ… ; skip to about a minute in. Perhaps it is improbable for a biped to have digitigrade legs, but I wouldn't say it's outright impossible.
Of course, if it's simply how I drew the legs (say, they just look awkward), then please ignore my babble. I would be happy to know how I could draw them to better support an upright stance.
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I love digitigrade bipeds, they're so primal and civilized at the same time. And that video is awesome, I would love to make a costume to go with those stilts! But your idea seems really cool on how he walks, those claws just seem like they'd hurt for time to time. But it's your creation, nobody knows how his toes work better than you. But I'd really like to see more creatures like this fella, so keep up the amazing work .
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Ah! Yeah, I can see that. I'll have to think if a way to draw them better. It's just fun to sort of exaggerate the more intimidating/fearsome features of this guy.
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It sure is. I always have to look back and figure out how to fix parts that I was having too much fun with originally. But it's all a part of a process.
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Holy cow, this is looking so cool. I like where this is headed a lot. I would consider lightening your background so that the alien stands out more, or adding a bright strip of ambient light around the outside of the subject so that it doesn't get lost entirely in the darkness. I know the alien is partially hidden in shadow, but you spent such loving time rendering those lines out it would be a shame to hide them completely! I like the textured strokes on the hand closest to us a lot, I keep coming back to admire them. I feel like the chin's definition is getting a little lost with the neck details, maybe changing the value of the neck and the face will help make it stand out more. The way you handled the gill-like netting on the alien's skull is just beautiful. Hope the feedback helps, I can't wait to see where you take this!
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I realllly need to get back to this when I have time. This weekend I am going to MTAC. Don't have N7 armor yet, so can't go as Shepard, but if all goes well, I am going as Mystique. Will post pics. Then once I have time again I will get back to this piece and will definitely take your critique to heart- I appreciate it
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Oh sweet! can't wait to see your Mystique cosplay!
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The detail in this is astounding. I actually really like the bio luminescence. 
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