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firesprite — Chryssalid- side ortho

Published: 2007-01-03 00:53:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 1375; Favourites: 10; Downloads: 0
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Description This is for a little "character of the week" contest at conceptart.org. Go check it out here!

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Chryssalid- a revamp of an old video game enemy

This version of the Chryssalid bursts out of its host, with the skin of its face still clinging to it. It looks through the eyes of the original human's face, and its mouthparts emerge from deep in thr throat, dislodging the jaw so that it hangs free. It walks mostly bipedally, using the points of its forelimbs for occasional balance. However, when it goes into a run, it splays its limbs and relies more heavily on quadrepedal motion. The black, whiplike threads, which grew and originated from the innards of the host, ooze from a hole in its back to infect the host once it's prone in the Chryssalid's grasp.
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Comments: 11

PG23 [2007-01-28 06:51:42 +0000 UTC]

Thats really really disturbing. I don't know what to think, the anatomy is extremely distorted and beautiful.

Great direction and really creepy overall. Very original!

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firesprite In reply to PG23 [2007-01-29 07:57:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! I'm flattered that you think so. I'll probably do more with him, since this dissected orthographic view's not doing so much for him in the display department.

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legendofoddworld [2007-01-04 19:37:09 +0000 UTC]

cooly, i like the coloring!

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BishounenStalker [2007-01-03 16:55:56 +0000 UTC]

I remember what game this is from! I <3ed X-com.

Man, it's been too long since I talked to you last.

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firesprite In reply to BishounenStalker [2007-01-22 10:16:17 +0000 UTC]

I know, duuuude. We need to catch up on the goings-on.

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AmzarahGunn [2007-01-03 13:03:57 +0000 UTC]

That is...really, really creepy, but in the coolest way possible. I love the concept to bits.

I love the sinew, it makes it look more real and alive. The shading is gorgeous too and I love the subtle, dull colours you chose- works well with the theme.

Well done!

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firesprite In reply to AmzarahGunn [2007-01-22 10:15:56 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you think so! I wanna push this guy, especially since he didn't make it into the poll... so expect to see more of him popping up sometime.

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Neminder [2007-01-03 11:13:16 +0000 UTC]

Spooky looking creature. :S

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AlienGuardian [2007-01-03 05:17:11 +0000 UTC]

ooh! Creepy! Awesome job!

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carakav [2007-01-03 00:54:55 +0000 UTC]

That's crazy creepy. Well done.

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firesprite In reply to carakav [2007-01-22 10:16:49 +0000 UTC]

Thanks! I'm glad the creepiness is apparent. the initial concepts were less creepy.

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