04-07-2021, 12:15 PM
RottenPocket: Thanks, I'm glad to hear it feels on-theme. I agree that the most unsettling works tend to be the more subtle ones, though I enjoy the stereotypically lovecraftian stuff also, mainly for the cool factor. That Sun Dog piece is quite beautiful, so I appreciate the comparison.
Skeffin: Thank you. Your beastie turned out quite cool and I enjoyed the description; that barbed tentacle in front frames it nicely. As for crit, the only things that stick at me is the light beam and the lack of shadow around its feet. I think the light beam would look better with soft edges all throughout its length, so it looks more like it's illuminating particles. Regarding the feet, I think a shadow from the rear light source would help it feel more grounded. Here's a super quick and crappy paintover to show you what I meant regarding the foot, let me know if it's totally unhelpful:
Skeffin: Thank you. Your beastie turned out quite cool and I enjoyed the description; that barbed tentacle in front frames it nicely. As for crit, the only things that stick at me is the light beam and the lack of shadow around its feet. I think the light beam would look better with soft edges all throughout its length, so it looks more like it's illuminating particles. Regarding the feet, I think a shadow from the rear light source would help it feel more grounded. Here's a super quick and crappy paintover to show you what I meant regarding the foot, let me know if it's totally unhelpful: