C.O.W. - #124: Nectar Spender

[Fozzybar]

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http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=110879


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Round #124

Topic:
Nectar Spender

Deadline (extended):
Friday, 19 September 2008



note: The deadline won't be EXACTLY after a week...it can last up to 24 hours more, i am human and have to work also, you know ;)
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[Fozzybar]

ADDITIONAL INFO

1. The Nectar Spender is a creature, which dispenses nectar. For what reason? It's up to you ;)

2. Nectar =
a: something delicious to drink
b: a beverage of fruit juice and pulp

3. The nectar must be produced by the creature itself.

4. No individual/character!!! Make a concept of a species!

[Moai]

What comes immediately to mind:

[Pixeltuner]

idea: The Nectar Spender is a parasite which feeds of a larger creature and in turn dispenses nectar which attracts prey for the host. Nice given I guess, now how to visualize and design it...

[Rist]

ADDITIONAL INFO

1. The Nectar Spender is a creature, which dispenses nectar. For what reason? It's up to you ;)

- So we are the ones that decide whether the creature feeds on its own nectar; or the opposite sex feeds on it, thus reproduction (mating) occurs; or other animals feed off this nectar. So basically we are designing a creature design of a plant? Obviously the creature cannot look like a plant because that is not allowed; but that IS what is happening. Unless some creatures produce nectar too...?


2. Nectar =
a: something delicious to drink
b: a beverage of fruit juice and pulp

Is this what 'humans' would produce from these animals? Or are these animals intelligent and make their own beverage? I understand where you are coming from, but how can the design describe that this is nectar and that this is delicious (probably up to our own creativity)? Or is this merely some examples of what nectar is used for in reality?



See above.

[Fozzybar]

1. The creature produces nectar. No plant. CREATURE. NECTAR.

2. That's the description found in a dictionary. I posted it as a help to define what nectar is.

[()nion]

Try attaching a .jpeg instead of a .psd file?

Whoops, it works, but still...

[hemP]

Hey what's up CA.org community, I have been lurking on this site for quite some time now, and just having bought a new laptop, Wacom, and PS CS3, I intend to start posting a lot. This is my first post, and first try at COW. My idea is that this creature has nectar and poison sacks on its back, it feeds its young with protein-rich nectar that it secretes through its tongue. It also fends off prey with a stinger on its tail that secretes poison. In order for a predator to eat this creature and enjoy the nectar, it has to be able to withstand the devastating effects of the posion. This is just an intial sketch, I'm still learning how to use PS lmao, painting this thing is gonna be a challenge, but it is a learning process no?
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Thanks Onion, it's crap quality but I'll fix that next image.

[MoHog]

Looking forward to my first attempt at C.O.W, always inspiring to see what is made here. Ok, this is a quick sketch to flesh out my initial idea. Really lookin' for critiques here on form and any ideas on how to paint this. The main body is going to be translucent like the ants in Moai's post.

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q429/LouAy/Nectarsketch.jpg

purpose for the creature is still in the works..

[Paul Kang]

this is what i got so far
it secrets sweet red nectar from its back which attracts swarms of bugs

any crits, comments would be great

[Carbono]

Crazy theme, very open-ended.
Shitting/Pissing nectar is the first thing that comes to my mind, followed by using nectar as a way to lure the prey.

Mohog, Pretty nice for a first sketch actually, just take care with the "arms" the one far from the viewer is bigger than the one closer. The translucent idea is very good, Try looking at Irydise's Sketchbook (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=113577), for some inspiration on the translucent field. She has some mad skills making subsurface scattering and may serve as an inspiration for you. Sketching the internal organs may be a nice touch with the translucency.

Paul Kang, think about natural selection. The nectar on his back attracts insects, but his proboscis (is this correct? You know, the elongated tube that serves as his mouth) looks too small and not long enough for him to eat the insects, and most probably all the insects following him would simply drive him crazy and lowers its chance of survival. I would try to make the nectar be more close to his "mouth" and make his proboscis bigger.

Good luck to anyone who will enter!

[Paul Kang]

Crazy theme, very open-ended.
Shitting/Pissing nectar is the first thing that comes to my mind, followed by using nectar as a way to lure the prey.

Mohog, Pretty nice for a first sketch actually, just take care with the "arms" the one far from the viewer is bigger than the one closer. The translucent idea is very good, Try looking at Irydise's Sketchbook (http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=113577), for some inspiration on the translucent field. She has some mad skills making subsurface scattering and may serve as an inspiration for you. Sketching the internal organs may be a nice touch with the translucency.

Paul Kang, think about natural selection. The nectar on his back attracts insects, but his proboscis (is this correct? You know, the elongated tube that serves as his mouth) looks too small and not long enough for him to eat the insects, and most probably all the insects following him would simply drive him crazy and lowers its chance of survival. I would try to make the nectar be more close to his "mouth" and make his proboscis bigger.

Good luck to anyone who will enter!

thank you for the crit
um i dont really believe in natural selection, but whatever. i based my design off the giant anteater, however, my creature doesnt eat the flies and bees, they help each other out. the red nectar is a annoying byproduct of the juices he gains from eating flowers and shrubs, kind of like sweat , the insects are attracted to it and eat it. all in all, he gets a bath, the insects get a tasty treat.

[Smashed_Pumpkin]

In classical ancient mythology Nectar is the drink of the gods, along with ambrosia being the food of the gods. Probably not a particularly useful piece of information but hey, everyone gets inspiration from different places. :)

hemP, that's a pretty cool sketch. I'm also learning the ways of my new Wacom, so there's probably not much I can offer in terms of advice apart from keep at it, which is what I keep having to do.

MoHog, looks like you've put a fair amount of thought into it already! Keep it up, I'm intrigued to see what it will turn out like. Your idea of having the main body translucent sounds cool although I don't think I would attempt something as tricky as that with my level of skill, good luck to you though!.

Paul Kang, your creature's looking really cool, seems like quite a passive beast and I suppose the idea of helping the insects will, in turn, help your creature by further pollenating flowers.

[Lege1]

I decided to voluntarily remove my Nectar Spender on behalf of a very nice woman. =]

[Vatsel]

Ive got a lot more work left on this one...

Paul Kang thats great

[gmblfdz]

My WIP.

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8295/nectarspenderyk2.jpg

[MoHog]

Thanks to all those who gave crits, that sketchbook is awesome Carbono. Cool idea gmblfdz (reminds me of the flood parasite) with some more definition it should be awesome.

[LORD M]

Don't forgett about the aphids, they're like being ranched like cows by most ants.

http://www.richsoil.com/antsandaphids/ants_aphids_sugar.jpg

[Tonic]

Lege1 - I beg for mercy :D Since I'm hungry now, I felt much worse when I saw it :P

To everybody - after looking at your works, I'm afraid that putting nectar bubbles on back will become a repeting idea. Perhaps it's a good thing to think about other ideas? :P

Anyway, my first sketches, unfortunately some of them has bubbles on back.. I'm going to imagine something different:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v613/Cinot/concept_art/cow124_nectar_dispenser/sketches1.jpg

[F-O-X]

My new C.O.W. :)

Because nectar is a hybrid from sugar, this c.o.w. only need carbon, water and oxygen to life.
(Formular:C12 H22 O11).

[Paul Kang]

Don't forgett about the aphids, they're like being ranched like cows by most ants.

http://www.richsoil.com/antsandaphids/ants_aphids_sugar.jpg

haha look at the little aphids huddled together

"whats that big ant doing to daddy?"

[gmblfdz]

To everybody - after looking at your works, I'm afraid that putting nectar bubbles on back will become a repeting idea. Perhaps it's a good thing to think about other ideas? :P



Mine is more of a sack than a bubble.

[LaVaCaT!]

Very interesting sketches coming up so far. And I say 'interesting' in a very good way. :D

I'm going to try to participate in this one. Well, not try, I AM going to participate in this COW. I lack good discipline with my art, and I think a weekly challenge will make me fix that problem. Although to be honest... I have absolutely no idea what my creature will be. This one is a toughie. Maybe some loose sketchbook doodles will help me develop this one. Hmm...

[Lege1]

=] =} =]

[scorge]

Coupla sketches. Might go with 'em, might not.
Great color on the nectar Tonic.
Cool pic PaulKang. Now I feel kind of bad for killing them. Ants and Aphids.
Your guy's looking a bit like your sound eater color wise.
F-O-X: You might want to consider downsizing a little there. I've got a pretty decent sized monitor, and it still took me a while to get around your whole image. My rule of thumb is square=1000pxl, long 1500 at the most, especially for a sketch.
Lege1: I don't see anything but a happy lady.
MoHog, Brewin',Gmblfdz: Great start guys!

[Lege1]

Scorge: You're awesome man! Rock on =] I love aerial creatures but I think the creature that you've sketched on the right is really doing it for me. At least as of the moment. Will we see some more prototypes from your way? I thought your sound creature was mad brilliant and look forward to seeing something just as cool this round.

[hemP]

LOL! look at how ugly this thing is. I realize that the colors are horrible and it looks like a halloween candy, but this was my first digital painting, and from the looks of it, I need to read more tutorials and learn how to use the damn software haha.

463043

The red is poison, the yellow is nectar, it feeds its young through its tongue with nectar and stings its prey and fends off predators with its poison fueled tail needle....

[Lege1]

Hemp: I see your name and all,lol,...
Did you have the munchies when crafting this lovely creature? It reminds me of something straight out of the "Candyland" board game. Your creature looks YUMMmmmmmY!

[Rabid]

Are humans still open for taking advantage of the nectar?

[F-O-X]

Thx scourge...

I saw it to late,
and I wouldn't post that pic double -.-
Next time (anyway in a few day^^)
I post it better ;)

[Tonic]

Mine is more of a sack than a bubble.

You're right, but what I said was rough opinion, don't take it too seriously :P

To Anyone whom it may concern and feels offended by my creature entry,

I have provided exactly enough information to get across what I'd like. It is not my problem that your perverted minds see things that you shouldn't. To the creative cannibals who try to put a cap on creativity, !UCK YOU! You can suck my Nectar Spender's Nectar Spout!

I feel I've done nothing wrong. I am not drawing elephant trunks in place of my creatures mushroom like nectar spouts. Cry about it.......=P

Tonic: Remember that marriage is to bond what Elmer's glue is to concrete =] If you're not getting your thirst quenched where your at right now then you might want to find another oasis in life's great desert =] Don't let people tell you that you can't have the best of both worlds either cause you can. You just have to be smart enough to figure those certain things out and fearless in taking the risks to make those certain things so =] Don't say I didn't tell you so. It's too bad my creatures weren't real cause I'd be sure to give you one this way assuring satisfaction your way for the long haul,lol.

Paul Kang: Great humor man! Those little aphids don't know what to think! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAH! What would you think if someone was doing this to your mother or father? hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha..............A sick part of me tells the truth that the insects are doing something right with their weird ways. Look at what man has done to the Earth, ahahahahahahahaha

Now because of you I felt uneasy ;) Well, I personally think your creature fulfills COW's brief nicely. But, since a majority of viewers isn't used to genitals-type works, you probably will get inside flaming area. Perhaps it will be normal in few years, as art "limits" are expanding slowly :P

hemP - you might work with only few colors, 2 or 3. It was easier for me to learn painting with a very small amount colour (nearly monochromatic), then slowly develop other colors. The creature's concept is interesting :)

scorge - these designs are pretty unique, that's for sure. But I couldn't figure out the relation between aerial creature and necter. Would you elaborate it? :P As so far, I like the right creature mostly.

[Vatsel]

WIP number 2

Tonic and scorge thats insane for rough sketches Ill look forward to your pieces
hemp try some shading, it will help a lot
gmblfdz and Mohog good start

[vibhas_virwani]

WIP
night prowler , the creature secretes nectar from his tail , makes a little puddle of sweet smelling nectar which is poisonous . it paralyzes the prey almost instantly depending on the amount of nectar the prey has had . not a social species ....

please comment

[petitemistress]

testing?

[Lakai]

http://forum.web-sto.de/galerie/bilder/bild-130.png

[marc_ismyname]

when i saw Nectar i immediately thought of plants... so why not a creature disguised as a plant?

rough sketch to start

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/tenball/nectarcopy.jpg

now i'll try and get some camouflage on it, some vines and leafy bits... maybe a background like a rainforest. and either a bug trying to get at the nectar, or people, not decided if it's big or small.

[Moai]

That's looking very nice, Lakai. The trunk and the human-like front limbs are looking great. The asymmetrical third arm is kind of strange, though, and its back legs are looking very bendy and somewhat limp, like thin pieces of play-dough that can't quite support their own weight. Another thing I would address, if I were you, is to integrate its patch of flowers and grass further into the body, rather than simply being a discreet area on one part of its body.
Welcome to CA!:yayca:

marc_ismyname- Nice critter, but I think its posture is a bit too humanoid for the rules of this activity. Perhaps, instead of a little plant-man creature, how about a little plant-frog creature? Just an idea.

[Lege1]

Tonic: I think sometimes I get carried away in my sick sense of humor =] It's all good though and I am glad you can appreciate these things. Much love to you Tonic.

[meganite]

My first submission ever!! WIP. Comments?

http://fc04.deviantart.com/fs37/f/2008/258/f/3/spinder_wip1_by_meganbednarz.jpg

The idea is that the creature is paired with a photosynthetic symbiont which provides it with some of its energy. However, it also needs other minerals to be able to form its hard shell. To do this, it must hunt smaller insectoids which it catches by disguising itself as a plant and hunting actively, or by spinning a web and waiting for prey.

This individual is a young male preparing for mating season. He builds a web with small shiny globules of nectar which are produced by the symbiont, in order to prove his ability to provide for his young. The young will not be able to properly photosynthesize until they are at least 3 days old, so the nectar is essential for their survival. The female chooses a mate based on the amount of nectar produced. The nectar has the added bonus of attracting many smaller insectoids which the waiting male can catch as sustenance.

FYI, I hope I'll be able to finish this... I think everything in the entire world is due on Friday. Hopefully I'll be inspired enough to finish this pic =)

[~baxter]

Hello Everyone. This is my first COW submission, and my first post on CA. Figured I'd actually post some art rather than mull around in general first :D

Heres the WIP so far. Still rough but coming along. Still gotta throw on the full set of fins.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v228/TheSolemnHypnotic/Baxter-COW_NS-WIP.jpg

An underwater creature hunted for their prized nectar. This one however, is the granddaddy of the species, nearly 5 times the size of an average specimen.

The final will be in color, pending nothing comes up to impede the progress.

[scorge]

Had to throw down a WIP. Colored the flying guy first just to get the feeling going, but I'll probably stick with the second. Thanks for the comments guys.

[meganite]

Vibhas: That's a really nicely detailed creature! Why does it have those spikes on its back?

Scorge: Wow, that's looking great, as usual. I can't really figure out how the first one is related to nectar, but the second one makes a lot of sense.

Ack, I need to brush up on my digital painting skills x_x

[vibhas_virwani]

Vibhas: That's a really nicely detailed creature! Why does it have those spikes on its back?


im glad you asked !! :)
a.) the nectar may or may not entirely paralyse the prey .
b.) the nectars effect remains for about 6 hours and fades out
c.) when a stronger animal(creature) has the nectar , it can still fight back somewhat
d.)it is NOT a social species , so its mainly a one on one in such cases .

its mainly a strong species which can hunt otherwise as well and often face fierce competition amongst themselves !! sometime other nectar spenders may eat up a prey off another ones' nectar puddle.

[marc_ismyname]

Moai - thanks for the tip. is this inhuman enough to count? (the leaf is its tail, not an actual leaf, so i don't get DQ'ed for it being a plant...)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d44/tenball/nectar2.jpg

[MoHog]

Some interesting stuff guys. This is the beginning of my paint so tis a very rough wip. I have only been learning for a month or so now so any crits or suggestions on brushes/ opacity etc. would be greatly accepted.

http://i350.photobucket.com/albums/q429/LouAy/Nectarpaint.jpg

called the 'Prometheus bug' btw

Baxter E: Lovin' the kind of style for the horns, kl idea
Lakai: you hav shamed me with your digital prowess, intresting posing
vibhas_virwani: lookin forwrd to seeing how yours goes, especially after i saw your CA gallery
Tonic: great thumbnails, nectar bubbles is definitley gonna b a repeated motif. If you can find a new way of using it would be a sure win.

[Smashed_Pumpkin]

Here's mine so far, little behind with getting started on this one but hopefully I'll find the time to get it finished.

I'm trying to keep my forms and ideas fairly simple while I'm still in the early learning stages.

Bit concerned that the body looks like "just any other lizard" so it will probably change.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i158/Boobajan/Art%20Work/WIPflat.jpg

The creature is omnivorous and lives in and around specific fruit bearing trees. The fruit, on which the lizard feeds, has a high sugar content allowing the creature to pruduce a very sticky nectar. The creature has a sail-like mouth part which it coats with the sticky nectar and then displays to attract small insects as a source of protein.

[Kfeeras]

Around 6-8 hrs im PS and Painter

[Fozzybar]

Hehe, kfeeras, funny....and what an incident, i had a similar idea in mind...

Dunno if i will finish it, but just sketched this phat dude and maybe i will work it out, when i have time...basically it's a relative to the extinct dodo. But this one didn't die out, it somehow find a way to reproduce like flowers do. It is too fat to move and find a mate (even if, it won't be able to mate - sigh)...to avoid extinction it has a nice trick though: Any animal which is attracted by the nectar smell, comes and sticks its arm, trunk, tongue whatever in the Lazy Ass Dodo's anal orifice and tastes from the delicious nectar which is produced by a special organ. The sperm which is on the area surrounding the anus sticks on the new hosts fur, task, wing, whatever. A question of time until it will be provided to the next Lazy Ass Dodo, just waiting with heavenward butt...ready to lay some nice little Phatasses...

http://www.beyce.com/ca/cow/cow_124_nectarspender_foz_wip.jpg

[Paul Kang]

http://forum.web-sto.de/galerie/bilder/bild-128.png
wip

oh man now i feel bad....our designs are really similar, and lakai is fuckin good at what he/she does, fuck....

oh and scorge, i almost wept when i saw those, out of admiration and fuckin fear.

[meganite]

A little-known creature from Australia may also provide some inspiration:

http://www.buginfo.com/article.cfm?id=64

http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_softbugs/WhiteLerpInsect.htm

Instead of simply offering the nectar to other creatures, the parasite forms a protective shell using the starches and nectars it gets from the tree.

[Rabid]

wip...

[system404]

Cool thread, I always wanted to do one of these.

Kfeeras - That's funny, I actually laughed out loud as I scroll down on the thread.

Fozzybar - Love his expression, if he's that lazy how does he eat? on second thought don't answer that! :)

Rabid - That looks pretty cool, the body structure reminds me of a Spore creature.

Here's my entry:

The green Leaf scorpion attracts it's prey by vomiting nectar from it's mouth.

[Tonic]

Kfeeras - that's hilarious! Made my mood a good :D

Rabid - very interesting design, but what about dispensing nectar?

system404 - that's a quite nice concept. But I think you should work more on interaction between bird and scorpion, it looks like bird didn't notice nectar. Also, why bird should getting close to scorpion? It can just stand on place and drink, like from river. Maybe droplets? You know it, putting candies on floor :P

[Rabid]

Thanks Tonic,
It will all come out in the descriptive text portion, but it is a high priced pet...
P.S. Nothing said that the creature would want to dispense the nectar freely ;)

[fury03]

Wip

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[Fozzybar]

An underwater creature hunted for their prized nectar.

Also for all
I won't accept random creatures with this kind of "concepts". Drawing any creature and saying that they are hunted for their nectar is too cheap and really not the point of conceptart. Think about that.

[Rabid]

My creature is designated as a semi aquatic creature that uses the center nectar "yolk mebrane" To fee itself. It is basically the same principle as how a chicken relies on a yolk during gestation. The only difference is that this creature continually feeds off of the nectar throughout it's lifetime while dispersing it through it's glands to feed it's offspring. It's nectar is considered a delicacy and is prized by pet collectors, the nectar is going to have similar properties to a very strong alcoholic substance. (favorite pet for social gatherings)

I tried to make the nectar portion of this creature the bulk of it to help get the obvious across. (area in white still needs filled in of course) If you won't accept this Fozz that's totally cool. I just don't know what I can do for you. Iv'e drawn to many standard "anal/abdomen secretion creatures in my lifetime." And having the secreation come out a different part of the body just doesn't add enough change for me. I first thought of the abdomen secretion myself, my thought process>>>(*too standard*), ok so let's make the secretion come out of its head or something, (*not enough, the secretion comes out the other end, so what? push it farther*), poisonus nectar? (*it's an idea but nectar usually isn't considered off the bat to be a corrosive or destructive thing, usually valued by one or more creatures or people ex. honey bees*)...the nectar beign soemthing "tasty to drink" ultimately led me to the path of another predatory or domesticative taking advantage of this...

Of course if this is based on a political PETA stunt than that's just plain rubbish...:D

[LaVaCaT!]

Well, here's the really rough sketch of mine.

My concept is for a hummingbird-like creature which creates it's own nectar to live off of, therefor has no reason to stop flying. They are fast, tiny, and very hard to catch since predators love 'em as they act like tiny little nectar juice boxes... if you can ever catch one, though... :>

I'm going to take the feet off of them for my final version I think, considering that if they have they're own food source, they have no need for feet since they have no need to land. Not sure yet-- still need to work out the kinks.

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k100/moltenglowstick/nectarspender_rough.jpg

[RevoLverZ]

The creature is blind from the first day of its life.
Over the time the creature evolved and created a method to survive , even with this blindness.
The creature dispenses nectar all over it goes. In the evening it returns to it`s nest by following the nectar , sucking it back to it`s huge glands.
Attracted by the sweet drink , small animals get stuck because of the sticky liquid. The drink has some special properties. In contact with air it gets like glue. Only the creatures glands can bring back it`s initial properties.
Sorry for my awful english .
WIP. crits please. No details for now,only a sketch. Will come later.

[vibhas_virwani]

help with the WIP !!! :S
comments and crits please !!
EDIT : second image is update ... :S

[marc_ismyname]

well, that scorpion is so similar to my idea, but better than i could ever produce. so i'll go back to the ol' drawing board...

[Olof]

I just can't stop thinking about Fry and the Slurm factory...

[Smashed_Pumpkin]

I'm so behind on this one, hopefully I can find an hour or two tomorrow for blend+background, if I can work out how to do either that is.

Any feedback, on what it looks like I might be doing wrong or even (heaven forbid) right, would be great.

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i158/Boobajan/NectarSblockincopy.jpg

Some thoughts on ones that caught my eye or asked for it:

Vibhas It's looking pretty badassed, I wouldn't want to meet that thing in the woods. Although I must say on sight the last thing I would be worrying about would be some poisonous nectar. It looks like your creature could quite easily hunt and take down it's prey with brute force.

Revolverz I can't help but feel sorry for your creature, I thought it looked quite cute at first and then upon reading your description of it being blind it just tugged at my heart strings. I like the texture at the neck, I havn't quite managed to get a texture that still looks good after I've savaged it with some blending or lighting.

Kfeeras Just awesome! (oh yea the spout that is pouring the nector looks a bit odd to me. Something about the angle of the pouring end compared to the angle of the hole in the cylinder, might just be my eyes tho.)

Lakai Again, wow, that is awesome. There is something about your creature I find quite grotesque, although I like the way it seems to be rubbing the base of it's trunk. Made me wonder if it's allergic to pollen.

Rabid I love the way you paint. Not too sure about the actual creature though, after reading the description I assume that metal looking bit is a nectar dispenser of some sort, like a tap on a beer keg maybe? and the bell is to imply it being a pet? cool idea but for some reason the legs and shape of body frustrate me.

[Rizza]

Argh, college is taking over too much of my life, so sad that I couldn't finish my Sound Eater in time. I'm just not that skilled yet with photoshop to be able to churn out something great quickly so I'll use traditional media for this challenge. Almost done with the drawing but I'm not sure if I can get to a scanner before the deadline, fingers crossed I do! BTW thanks to everyone who gave me fb on the furry pink thing I did 2 weeks ago and awesome job Njoo on the past two contests!
Idea 1
http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp309/RizzaCA/nectarspender1.jpg
Idea 2 (final choice)
http://i422.photobucket.com/albums/pp309/RizzaCA/nectarspender2.jpg

Sorry for the poor quality, used my mac's photobooth program to quickly take pictures...

[vibhas_virwani]

Vibhas It's looking pretty badassed, I wouldn't want to meet that thing in the woods. Although I must say on sight the last thing I would be worrying about would be some poisonous nectar. It looks like your creature could quite easily hunt and take down it's prey with brute force.


thanks man !! but nectar puddle still makes an easier kill :). its main source of flesh is still that. :P

[Rabid]

Quick Update, now to the nectar part, a few more adjustments to go....

[LaVaCaT!]

Here's an update on my critter! Spent most of the day working on the clouds... and they still don't look like clouds. *note to self: do sky studies in the very near future*

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k100/moltenglowstick/nectarspender_wip1.jpg

Just need to get a body color pattern down that I'm happy with, then do some shading, bring the textures together, and I'm done!

[Smashed_Pumpkin]

Rabid Your addition of the nectar has made me realise that I was looking at your creature completely wrong. I thought the space in the cenre was simply exactly that, empty space, now that I see you just hadn't done the Nectar detail it makes far more sense. I think I was looking at is as quite a thing, gangly, insubstantial creature but now it just looks cool. The Nectar looks tastey too, heh.

[Rabid]

Rabid Your addition of the nectar has made me realise that I was looking at your creature completely wrong. I thought the space in the cenre was simply exactly that, empty space, now that I see you just hadn't done the Nectar detail it makes far more sense. I think I was looking at is as quite a thing, gangly, insubstantial creature but now it just looks cool. The Nectar looks tastey too, heh.

Hehe,
Thanks Pumpkin, I thought that might have been it ;) That's why I didnt draw that far back leg. Yours definetly reminds me of an Anole Lizard, I use to catch them all the time when I vacationed in South Caronlina as a kid. Brings back good memories! I really like the fanning idea, very original!

[Lakai]

Moai

thx,
you're right but I won't change the design, I like the contrast between the strong arms and the thin legs. I'll keep in mind for the next designs :).

Mohog don't be shamed ;).

Paul Kang
hm kinda similar, maybe their is a mental link between us Oo.

Rabid
nice design, like the nectar the most.

[MoHog]

Thnks Lakai, posted final today an feel gd about it. gd luck to ye an others who hav entered

[njoo]

Heya guys~ Made it last minute for the round, I might come back to work on it but don't think I'll have time :(

Really cool stuff as usual, both scorge's design's really unique ;) and Kfeeras totally made me smile :D

btw Rabid, just thought to mention I don't think you're suppose to have acessories (the thing on the mouth?) Just thought to mention cuz would be sad if Fozzy doesn't let it go thru the voting, cool design tho! O_O

http://www.weewung.com/poo/cow124_njoo.jpg

*edit*

Didn't really like the original face, so I redid it and changed some little parts here and there, thought to leave the orig pic up for wip ;D

http://www.weewung.com/poo/cow124_b_njoo.jpg
Nectar Squisher

This creature's a true wonder of nature, it's huge and slow moving peaceful creature feeds only on grass and flowers, however the its strange body system cannot tolerate the glucose and anything sugary, and the creature then contract and squeeze its body to excrete the nectar from the many holes in the musles between the layers. The red spots on the body appears when the body builds up in the sugar level, also use to attract birds and other insects such as butterflies and bees to feed on the nectar, thus help clean the messy excretion.

Thanks again for the fun COW, might be out for the next few rounds, getting busy with work again.... must..fight...the..cow addiction!

Back to comment later at the voting!

nJoo
Deviantart (http://njoo.deviantart.com)

[meganite]

WIP 2. Final mostly except for all the leafy frill thingies.
Nectar Spinder (Yes I changed the spelling because I'm a dork and like puns)
http://fc69.deviantart.com/fs37/f/2008/262/c/d/spinder_wip2_by_meganbednarz.jpg

FYI, the nectar is brushed from the crown of the leafy ruffle that the spinder uses to photosynthesize. He places it in the web with the shorter limbs in front of his mouth (pedipalps).

Some varieties of Nectar Spinder will grasp a twig with their hind limbs and imitate a certain type of thistle-like flower, in order to attract prey. They hold their front limbs up in the air so as soon as the prey comes near, they snatch it out of the air. I wonder should I illustrate that also? Maybe some small diagrams on the edge. Only one pic allowed...

[meganite]

Smashed_Pumpkin: since you asked for feedback, I shall share my thoughts. I think that's a really amazing creature =) I thought "WOAH" when I saw the open mouth that becomes this strange frill thing. One thing I'd consider is how it blends into its environment. Does it try to be camouflaged as a plant? Maybe its head looks like a plant and the body tries to blend in with tree bark or rocks? That might give you some ideas of how to texture it. Otherwise, I really like the design, and I don't think you need to change it much beyond "lizard" ... along with considering how its mouth would be most optimally shaped to perform its task.

Also, for texturing: REFERENCE. Omg. It's sooo useful. For my shading, I found a photograph that I had with the type of lighting I wanted and just picked out colors to use. I asked always "where is the light coming from for that object" and "what angle is that surface at" and the rest sort of painted itself =)

[Rabid]

Thanks Njoo, I don't know if it will go through or not...hope so. I don't think a small accessory is harmless but it's up to the Fozz!
Love your creature, tell me was the hummingb ird at the buthole an afterthought or forthought?:D Thanks again...

[meganite]

Ack! I have run out of time... Please tell me... are entries still able to be submitted ON Friday?

I'm trying to work on a school assignment due tomorrow so I haven't had time to finish my entry yet >_<

But, if I can still submit on Friday, then I can get it finished after class =)

[weiglo]

This is a Smoochie they are lovable, cuddly, and extremely toxic. However on a beautiful day they vomit sweet love nectar this is produced directly from its brain sack/scrotum. They are shaped like they are being held so that they ward off predators. The purple orbs absorb human ignorance which in turn produces nectar. This particular one seems to be having a problem holding it in, It must be producing a lot for some reason.



:wtf:

[Vatsel]

meganite, Rabit, Rizza and weiglo the pieces turned out great.
njoo insane stuff.

FINAL

[scorge]

Lookin' good everyone.
Njoo, looks like we might have some things in common with our designs. I love the "new" blissful expression on his face as he happily munches on the flowers.
Beautiful as always. Great job on the birds.
Kfeeras: I don't know if hilarious is a strong enough word to describe this one. Colors are perfect.
Lakai: Very Dali-esque. Nice work.

Final's in. Please feel free to rip me a new one or let me know if you like it. Decided to get some close-ups if anyone's interested.

[weiglo]

smoochie ahgen

[njoo]

scorge: haha nice one~! but you win cuz your birds are a lot more detail then mine ! T_T awesome work!

[vibhas_virwani]

here is my final entry , feedback please , would help
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc132/vibhas_virwani/COW124vibhas.jpg

[Gaczar]

http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u17/gaczar/wip.jpg

[Rabid]

Recorded the Process for mine....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsBWb_eNIaA

[Rizza]

Wow Rabid that's really cool, how'd you make the video?

[Rabid]

Wow Rabid that's really cool, how'd you make the video?

Camtasia and then cut and edited with Sony Vegas Professional

[Keenir]

Lookin' good everyone. .

I second that.

when I heard about the challenge, I made a few sketches, but mine all looked too much like aphids.

nobody's here looks like aphids, and I applaud you all for that. good work, everyone.

[Fozzybar]

poll is up:

http://conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=136639