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the seserasinus jaculum live relatively solitary lives, floating about the atmosphere feeding on air born invertebrates and larva. Medium sized males out number the colossal females exponentially. This causes a massive switch in males during the mating season, causing them to become quite aggressive towards one another, so aggressive at times that cannibalism amongst males have been recorded. a female can become impregnated by multiple males throughout the mating season but males will actively protect their massive mates regardless. two oval sucker-like organs flank each side of its head. These are used to suction on canyon walls. females rarely roost, most of their lives are spent airborne, it is speculates that a female that roosts is close to death, as even the dispersal of eggs is done in the air.Related content
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Help. I dont know how i got here. I want to leave. Plz.
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You have a mind like mine excpet yours surpasses mine. One day when I improve my art skills maybe I'll try to share them with you. I've always been a sci fi junkie, especially when it comes to creatures!
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thanks! I'm sure you have some great ideas as well. I wouldn't wait until you improve your skills. start drawing, sketching doodling them now. Over time your skill will improve, so I wouldn't worry too much about that.
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Beautiful spec biology! Can you please define "medium sized" and "colossal"?
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thanks! a female can grow exponentially, if left unharmed, but most reach the size of a blue whale before succumbing to disease, predation or death. This particular female is a rarity, one of the largest around. Most females wont reach her size, she was just "lucky" enough to have enough food to continue her growth. a male reaches 6ft.
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How do you create the textures on the creature?
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I think with this one I used a honeycomb style brush that I then modified to get other shapes.
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hahaha i love my brain too...most of the time anyways!
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How do you make something like this? I've been trying to turn my sketches into something like this, but can't do it, can you give me some help. Id like to learn...
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hmmm. I think its all about having an interesting composition. I know one of my problems when coming up with an illustration, as opposed to a diagram drawing, is that I ALWAYS draw a profile of the creature, to show the whole body. But that isnt always the most interesting image, clear but not as enticing. I would try to play around the view point of your critter/characters. as for the rendering, I'm not the best at it, so im not sure if im the right person to learn from :/ BUT there are PLENTY of tutorials out there, even on DA. I hope that answers your question!
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Just how big are the females, compared to that of an adult 6-foot human?
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a female can grow exponentially, if left unharmed and or plagued with disease, but most reach the size of a blue whale
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impressive and plausible.
and not something I'd want floating over my head...not unless I had a sturdy umbrella.
great work.
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thanks!! I agree, some titanium, heavy duty umbrella and maybe a laser or two on top..you know, just in case they get hungry.
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thanks! your "favorites" folder is a more than perfect group
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Just gorgeous! I love the depth of field you got with this. Plus, the creatures themselves are majestically, beautifully bizarre. This is Barlowe-class artwork!
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wow thank you! I genuinely appreciate it. I'm nowhere near his awesomeness but I can at least aspire to be. thanks again
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You're more than welcome. Oh, and don't sell yourself short - you've got some great shapes and texture combinations here that really make your work stand out. I look forward to seeing more of your vision!
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Thank you, I truly appreciate it.
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Did you ever read Expedition by Wayne Douglas Barlowe?
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sure have! sadly not in a long while but it holds a dear place in my heart.
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I have to say, before I read that I always thought aliens should look something like Spock
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Very very cool. I must ask how do such large creatures get airborne. I have a few guesses tell me if any of these are true if you don't mind.
1. Smaller world then Earth aka Lesser Gravity
2. Larger world then Earth aka Thicker Atmosphere
3. These creatures have significantly lower body density
4. Any mix of the above. Please state mix.
Please do more of these man, they are amazing.
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just a thought...maybe the airborne issue is one of these ways (these are just my guesses)
a) they're born already able to float.
b) they're born, then cling to the males until they get to a cliff to cling to until they're big enough to float.
c) they're born, then cling to a male until they're able to float on their own.
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This would explain how they get into the air. But, not the biological why.
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I'm thinking, buoyancy due to massive amounts of light gas.
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its a mixture of everything you've stated. They get airborne through propulsion. there is a "vent" on its midsection that propel them into the atmosphere.
thanks I appreciate it! i'll keep them going
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males reach roughly 6ft. the female can grow exponentially, yet most reach the size of a blue whale.
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I really do like this a lot when ever i check my mail to see the new art i think your stuff exites me the most at the moment youre style is unlike any thing ive seen
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thanks! hopefully I'll continue to excite you and others!!
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I'm positive you will
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