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Published: 2016-07-24 19:07:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 1648; Favourites: 79; Downloads: 9
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So over on twitter I asked the question "What insect/arachnid species would you choose for your 'sona.'" I got loads of interesting responses! I chose a cricket as my own since I used to always try and catch them when I was little and I have loads in my back garden right this moment. I may use this guy as a second sona! So what bug would you choose?Materials- Watercolour, Coloured Pencil, fineliner
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I really like how you’ve handled the anthropomorphism. An insect-based character isn't very common, and I believe these animals are hard to give human qualities because they are very different from us in so many ways. The simplicity of the shapes and curves add a sense of fluidity to the combination of human and bug characteristics, making it come together on the whole. I especially love how you did the hands: The small and pointy fingers resemble actual claws and gloves at the same time. Speaking of gloves- one of my favourite things about arthropods is how their exoskeleton is reminiscent of armour or some kind of fancy clothing, and I think you captured that in your design, even if it wasn’t intended.
The traditional colouring, textures and inking is lovely as well, and very pleasant to the eye.
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Aaah! Thank you for this comment.
It's great you mentioned the hands because one thing I really like about insects is that they have very cool looking "feet"
saltthesandbox.org/cicada_hunt…
I really wanted to include them in some way because I rarely see people interpret their feet.
Anyway, thank you so much!!!
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Have this be you as well? Hmmm. I think you should of made it a bit prettier. 
Now I have more to draw.
Me as an insect? Well, possibly a caterpillar. 
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Naah, there are too many pretty OC's around. Thanks!
Aaah yes! Caterpillar's are fantastic. They come in such a variety.
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Well, how about pretty eyes? :3
You are welcome Connie.
Oh thank you. 
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I love the colors you used here!
haha my insect sona would either be a bee or a boxelder bug.
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Thank you! Oooh, Boxelder bugs are really interesting.
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You're welcome! I think so too, they were everywhere in the town I spent my first four years of life in haha!
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Oh my god this is wonderful! I know who to commission if I get around making references for my insect characters!
I think my insect sona would be some kind of may or june beetle, or some exotic cockroach, they are cool!
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The more insects characters the better haha!
Those are really cool choices, so many good looking beetles.
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Your insects look so alive, you make them very good! And warm colors also match nicely
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