[Brynn_Metheney]

Welcome to the Creature Planets, the CGHUB challenge of exploring worlds beyond our own, and the different species living within them.

Topic #21 :: Sept 6th 2010
Creature: The Ariedelius
Planet: Gilio-7


Deadline: Wednesday Sep. 15th 2010- 11:59p.m. [PST]

Bioform Overview
This small organism drifts about in the thick and heavy atmosphere of Gilio-7, a gas giant that orbits around yellow dwarf star in the Pandos System. The Ariedelius is one of 9 known species native to Gilo-7 and has been chosen by the IWCA as the representative species of the planet.

IWCA Requirements – The IWCA requires a study of the organism in its natural habitat. Please consider that this image will be used by the IWCA to promote awareness about life on Gilio-7.

NEW - Please follow the prompt to the best of your ability - entries that do not follow IWCA requirements will not be included in voting.

Bio Notes
Type: Filter Feeder – Carnivore.
Habitat: Mid Atmosphere
Status: Least Concern
Social: Solitary
Temperament: Indifferent
Activity Cycle: Constant
Metabolism: Energetic
Reproductive: Budding - Asexual

Physiological Notes:
Size: Small – 13 ounces
Morphology: Asymmetrical
Skeletal: Invertebrate
Epidermal: Transparent jelly-like epidermis
Limbs: 9-12 wing like limbs – depending on the age of the organism.
Location of Senses: decentralized on the body
Primary sense: Electroreception
Secondary sense: Unknown

Other Notes: This species is considered the apex predator of it’s atmospheric level despite it small size. It hunts by filter feeding in the thick gas atmosphere it calls home.

“Please don't keep everything secret, working on your image in private only to post it at the very last hour as a surprise. The point of sharing sketches and work in progress material is so everyone can learn from each other, receive crits, compliments and improve their skills in a classroom/workshop like environment. There are no teachers and no students per say, but try to offer help to others when possible. Please be open to receiving crits, and paint-overs or mock ups of your work, as we are all here to participate, have fun, learn, grow and enjoy what each week has to offer.” --Mike Corriero

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[jlafuente]

I wish I'd found this planet challenge sooner!..

Here's my first sketch of the creature.

[Santana]

@ Brynn - so i'm assuming this thing flys.. or drifts as you put it.... so more of a floating creature, maybe the weightlessness of the planet??....

- also the reason i ask is because if its asymmetrical, it might have a tough time flying properly? or maybe i'm wrong, i just can't think of any examples in the real world, other than the flat fish...

I'm just trying to get a better visual before i plunge in.. thanks

[ionic]

If I have time I'll join in

[TwistedKitty]

Thinking of something like a jellyfish

....not sure how I feel about the colors yet....

[rlttdoc]

Theese are some sketches for the creature... there are some little differences.
Say me what's your favourite and thanks for the help
Also if i miss something important from the brief!
Bye

[Brynn_Metheney]

@ jlafuente - Nice sketch! Remember to keep it Asymmetrical. there is still lots of time to complete this topic! Glad you're here

@ Santana - That is a good point. However, I'd say that this creature is more "swimming" rather than flying. The atmosphere is very thick, like water - could be thicker. I think just keeping what the odd fin/wing does is key.

@ ionic - Please do!

@ TwistedKitty - Looks good so far! its a bit hard to tell where things are right now. I know its a sketch so its ok, however, you might try and bring out more of the drawing before you jump into color looking forward to more!

@ rlttdoc - Nice sketches! Love the movement! Remember that this species is a filter feeder so teeth may not be necessary. If you do have them they should be pretty small Looking forward to move development!

This is my scribble - just to warm up

[TwistedKitty]

@Bryan,
Thanks, I agree about the clarity there.

As for your sketch, I like hot it's reminding me a bit of a scientific sketch in ink.

[rlttdoc]

Some sketches of the composition... What's your favourite?

Brynn: sorry but how do you made your works? it's all digital? also the ink sketches that you use for the final image?

Thanks for CeC

[Brynn_Metheney]

@ rlttdoc - Beautiful sketches! I think my favorites are #2, #3, #8 excited to see where you take this from here!

As for my image, Its all photoshop.

[rlttdoc]

Thanks Brynn, incredible that your favourites are not mine
This is intresting thanks.

BRYNN: wow i can't do this powerfull sketches on photoshop like yours, i think that the pc is reaaly unconfortable for the beginning creation
SANTANA: i want to see some sketches come on! I don't know why but i like a lot of your works
You've improved your skills a lot with the cat.

This is my first upload of the colours, i want to try using only 2 colours.
If someone can help me with transparences and viscid skin i will be happy, bye

[Brynn_Metheney]

@ rlttdoc - Haha, I suppose it's all taste Although I'm very happy with your choice! Wonderful start! I love the way your handling the color. Later, as you work, try and put some of that background color into the organism with some reflective light. This will make it look like it's really in the atmosphere. Also, remember that this creature is asymmetrical - it looks like it is but keep it in mind to make it apparent. Great work!

Yeah, I actually didn't think that I could start things in the computer - I was trained traditionally and starting using photoshop about 2 1/2 years ago. However, recently I've been doing whatever I can digitally. I just love the way it feels and looks and its good practice. Still, watercolor and pencil have a very special place in my heart

[Santana]

@ Rlttdoc - thanks man, i appreciate that... i'm trying.. just in a bit of a slump lately... don't have the time i want to improve and i'm very impatient... lol.. i wish i was better so it gets frustrating...

so far this is what i've come up with.. not sure if i like it.... feel free to pick it apart, lol... or give suggestions...

thanks

[rlttdoc]

Hi another update!


I think that the creature can be finished, i miss only the transparence but i want to try it.



Santana: I try to make your sketch more intresting.
I note that in composition orizzontal or vertical things sometimes are boring; to make a dinamic composition the diagonal is the best.
Try to be more free on the sketches for make alive and real the creature (exagerate a bit sometimes)
Last thing, the use of perspective helps a lot on a composition.

I wish that can be helpful for you
Bye

[Saam2]

Hi.
Many good things I've seem here.
My quick sketch.

I know it's not good.