#insect creature

[claypigeonpottery]

a little mantis

not as tiny as my other mantis, but more mantis-like imo

[bearye-draws]

Created this alien creature puppet as part of my summer project for college, aluminium armature with fimo clay head & feet, as well as felting fabric stuffing, scraps of spare material for skin and gouache for colour & texture.

Will be used in an upcoming animation workshop, which I’m pretty excited about.

[bearye-draws]

Bug creature

[riklawdesigns]

Okay, so I really wanted to nail that feeling of unease and like, a contained threat in this new monster piece. The whole idea of something creepy lurking in a super sterile lab environment has always been so fascinating to me – that stark contrast between clean and monstrous, you know? Color-wise, I started by going deep with those reds and browns for the insect figure itself. Wanted to get that almost visceral, organic horror feel, especially when you set it against the cold, grey-blue lab tones. And the eyes! Those glowing green eyes were absolutely key for adding that focal point of just… unsettling energy. Really wanted to draw your eye in and hint that something's seriously not right under the surface. Detail-wise, I went sharp lines and kinda rough textures to really push that alien, menacing vibe of the creature's body. Composition-wise, putting it smack-dab in the center, almost right up in your face, was totally intentional to max out the impact and that closed-in, claustrophobic feeling.

Seriously though, I'm dying to know how this piece hits you. Does it make you feel creeped out? Curious? Just plain uneasy? Reblog and drop a comment with your take – I'm all ears!

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[riklawdesigns]

Ever have one of those ideas that just burrows into your brain and refuses to leave? That's basically how the 'Forest Stalker' came to be. I've always been weirdly fascinated by the intersection of beauty and horror, and this guy is the unholy offspring of that obsession. He's part nightmare, part insect, and 100% guaranteed to make your skin crawl (in a good way, I hope!).

The eyes were the starting point. I wanted them to be hypnotic, unsettling... like you're staring into something ancient and malevolent. I spent ages tweaking the glow until it felt just right – that perfect balance of 'intriguing' and 'terrifying.' Then came the body. I drew inspiration from all sorts of creepy crawlies, trying to create a texture that was both recognizable and utterly alien. The claws? Purely for dramatic effect (and because I have a thing for sharp, pointy things).

The composition was all about creating a sense of unease. I wanted him to feel like he was emerging from the shadows, slowly revealing himself to the unsuspecting viewer (that's you!). The dark, blurry forest is there to amplify the feeling of isolation and dread.

So, yeah, I basically unleashed my inner monster maker on this one. But honestly, I just hope he sparks something in you – whether it's fear, fascination, or a sudden urge to go check under your bed.

What weird vibes does this design give you? Reblog and tell me – I'm genuinely curious!

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[e-matt93]

Someone should call an exterminator...

[bearye-draws]

Drak, rendered in colour

[bearye-draws]

Drak, quick creature sketch