BA1a ★ Project1 ★ Insect
07:05Part 3: Character Sheet
After finishing my painting of the insect I had designed, I drew small images of it moving in different ways (moving its head down and front arms back, and raising its wings and tail in a defensive movement).
I then compiled these all on one sheet and added some text to describe the insect, and give it a name.
Although I am happy with how the sheet looks, I feel like the images of
the insect in motion could have been a bit more dynamic, and less like a
diagram; this would help show the attitude and behaviour of the insect
more accurately.Part 4: Concept painting
I began to work on the final concept painting for this character, starting with a simple sketch to paint over. I wanted to show the insect in its natural habitat, as a predator, so I decided to depict it in the act of catching prey. I thought that a small insect like a firefly would be suitable for it to eat, and the glow from the firefly would provide interesting lighting.
I used greens, browns and oranges to paint the piece, with the majority of the lighting coming from the firefly's glow. I'm mostly satisfied with this piece, and think that the atmosphere is right for the insect, but consider that perhaps the background blends too much with the bug itself.

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