C.O.W. - #012: Nocturnal Predator

[Fozzybar]

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/images/cow/cow.jpg


Round #012

Topic:
Nocturnal Predator

Deadline:
03.05.2005




- for any questions or help go here:
http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=37512

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 ;)

Post your creature for this week!

[Carnifex]

yay i've been waiting to finally start researching on a new topic again!
thanx foz!

[hallo]

I'm in. Yeahaw.

[Dougbot]

This isn't quite done, but I figured I'd post what I got, in case I don't get time to work on it again:

http://www.dougbot.com/forum/cowNoc.jpg

The Sundtabarry of planet Barlowenia using pings to hunt at night. It hunts along the shores of the bogs and lakes that it can be found in. It leaps at its prey, pushing it to the ground with its massive front 'paws'. Then stabs its prey with its head. Then it absorbs the meat at blood through small holes and pores on its head, and a gill like structure under its neck. Then it returns to the water during the day, floating about digesting its food. Two theories on the red head, one is that it has evolved this way due to jamming it into its prey. Another is that it's meant to blend in with the red algae found on most bogs and lakes.

[Sok N. Wett]

Wow that's awesome i might get into this week's COW. Dougbot man you need to really update your site, your stuff right now are so good, that your site doesn't do your skills justice...lol :)

[Carnifex]

doubot you bastard! that'll be sooo hard to beat! damn! :x :^^;: :S :bashful:

[Fozzybar]

Thank you for such a great opening entry!!! :eyecandy:

[redehlert]

doubot you bastard! that'll be sooo hard to beat! damn! :x :^^;: :S :bashful:

LOL - Doubot....dude, Dougbot, create an icon of a Doubot (dough bot) or (doh! bot)....
BTW - nice concept....me likey.
d

[hallo]

Uh, it's got a tad darker than it should've been, me thinks.


http://www.judithsablowski.de/hosted/notmybiz/files/gallery/3_FilippoBar/NocturnalPred.jpg

Stingrats are completely blind.
As they've got no eyes, they rely on their excellent sense of hearing to hunt down prey - birds and small mammals.
When a target has been located, the Stingrat sprints towards it at high speed, piercing the unsuspecting victim with the two long horns situated on the frontside of its head.

[arteric]

Awsome concept my friends... indeed this one is going to be pretty intense, I am predicting a record number of entries.

What is the record of entries Fozzy? Just curious if that information is kept at all.

-Eric

[Fozzybar]

arteric, i looked for you through the polls...

1. COW #9 Cute but deadly - 36 entries

2. COW #4 Venomous Bird - 35 entries

I counted only the entries taken to the poll...

The average number of entries is between 20-30...

The Free-Throw percentage is 78% and we have 6 turnovers per game...

[Xpose]

I really want to participate in this one but my computer is acting like it's on crack.

[young paddy1]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v19/youngpaddy1/angler.jpg

The forest dwelling 'night angler' feeds off the nocturnal animals attracted by its bioluminescent lure at the end of its tail. Can be found in trees, dangling it's tail below itself waiting for a meal. The multiple eyes give all round as well as full spectrum vision. The lure can fully regrow in a week, because there's always something that's just too quick.


will update when not so tired.

[simmi]

The Svenacidus.
It lives in the forests of the planet G'rogh. When night comes, it awakes in its nest and goes hunting. It seduces sleeping creatures using a strong pheromone wich is produced in the chemical sack. When the prey is in position, the Svenacidus grabs it by using tentacles with spikes. It then "melts" the creature with a strong acid substance produced in the chemical sack for easy eating and digestion. The Svenacidus has special see through eyelids. It can see in the dark and detect body heat. The Svenacidus is suspected of telepathy.

http://www.simnet.is/simmi/cow3.jpg

Looking forward to other entries. :teeth:

[leckronium]

http://home.comcast.net/~leckronium/onlinestorage/nocturnal3.jpg

This creature lives in the mountains of the North Eastern United States. Often mistaken for coyotes, the cliff glider hunts during the night feeding mostly on small animals. For those that live near the mountains, they can occasionally be seen gliding through the air and landing on their prey, catching them by surprise. Once it lands, it surrounds the animal by blocking all directions, except the front, with the weblike skin that stretches from the front leg to the back. Seeing an opening, the prey then tries to escape only to be stopped by the glider's powerful snake-like jaw.

After the kill is made the glider then returns to its nesting area usually high up in the mountains. The glider may make several glides down the mountain in a night depending on how many mouths it needs to feed. Usually they are hard to spot since these glides only last a minute or less. They dont make any vocal noises and can find their prey in the darkest of nights. Their large sensitive ears can hear the slightest sounds and they use their snake-like tongues to smell the air. Some have been known to grow up to 4ft tall. :confident

[Rosco]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y185/rosco44/Nocturnal4.jpg
Take 2 :\ (I'm learning to render, so bare with me)

Deep in the swamplands of the Mississippi bayou lives a creature known as the Smudler. This creature is a feared nocturnal predator by all the native species, humans included. With a poisonous pinch,razor sharp teeth enhanced sense of smell, and a tail light used as bait, the Smudler can kill a species 100 times its size. The Smudler is best known for having the sweetest tasting meat and if you're every in Mississippi stop at Mama Voodoo's restaurant and have the Smudler pie... delicious.

[possessed]

This is the Sinkerfish. During the day, this fish is mostly inactive, lurking at the bodem of a pool waiting for the night to fall. As the night sets in, large flocks of dumbats swoop in and hunt over these pools in the jungle. they mainly prey on reptiles and a lizard or snake who has fallen in the pool is an easy meal. Or so they think... The Sinkerfish has learned to imitate the struggling motion of a creature who fell in the water. It uses it's finger-like appendage on top of it's nose to lure and attract dumbats. If the dumbat tries to grab the appendage, the sinkerfish will grab his meal from the air and quickly drowns what's left of it's prey.
http://img188.echo.cx/img188/7335/nocta8db.jpg

[S.C. Watson]

http://sketchforums.com/uploads/post-11-1115010168.jpg

The Mantaman Moth Eater is found near wetlands in deciduous and conifer forests of northern Europe and the Americas. Useful in demolishing common garden and household pests such as aphids, mosquitoes and almost all species of moth, these strangely disturbing creatures are often under appreciated. Adult Manatmen are almost twelve feet in length, greenish brown in color, with large pale eyes. Their bodies are soft, yet not delicate, with a heavier epidermis on their under-belly for grasping tree trunks and branches. Also of note are the bi-lateral abdominal spikes which they use to gain extra footing on bark.

Mantamen are attracted to where-ever their prey is to be found. Often attracted to light sources like their choice foods, moths, Mantamen have been known to terrify rural areas. However the fear is unfounded. They are completely harmless, and can actually be kepted near-by with a nightly dish of dandelion tea. While feral, they are about as intelligent as a cat, though they do not like to be touched and hate tuna.

[Ostrander]

Whoa! Nice one Oregano!!

[0kelvin]

Whoa! Nice one Oregano!!

My thought exactly. Can't wait for the description!


0kelvin

[vaughany_boy]

Yeah! Looking good Oregano <3

[croovman]

wow, I had something really similar in my design with the little hands, Oregano. the over-all design is different, but you'll see when I'll post it\if I manage to finish it on time.
cool painting by the way.

[Carnifex]

hella creepy oregano! i hope i can finish mine in time.

[S.C. Watson]

thanks guys :bashful:

Matt Dixon and Orcatraz made some suggestions on placement, so I'm going to have the edited version up either later today or tomorrow.

toodles.
~S

[edit: okay, it's updated :) ]

[Mike Corriero]

Nice work Shane- so far, my favorite entry ;)

I had started something for this..but not sure i'll finish, i have jobs to attend to at the moment, and my hand is starting to bother me again. :nohope:

[Carnifex]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v244/carnifex_19/nocturnal_predatorC10.jpg
The Arbbaeto
This shy creature goes to hunt small lizards or mammals up to the size of sheep-dogs, but as its eyes are very vulnerable to intense lightning,it will only hunt at night. During daytime it tries to look like a dead tree by perching on a neutral spot,whilst it closes its eyes and puts his hands to his head. The small tail helps to keep the balance. In this stage it will not move and cannot be awakened by anything. Its natural habitat are dense forests, but due to being mistaken for a real tree it has been brought to many cities already. So should your dog or cat been missing longer than normally you may know what has happened.

[Prehistoric]

dammit carnifex!!

yours looks too similar to mine. i'm gonna have to make some changes before posting now. :upset:

[Carnifex]

aie...sorry prehistoric:^^;:
although i guess the idea behind might be abit different...:bashful:

[Prehistoric]

that's ok, man.

just means i have to work harder. :P

[Carnifex]

haha what shall i say now. :^^;:
i just realized i totally suck at digital greyscale pictures and generally on cleaning up pics on the comp.damnit.

[nightfend]

First time I've tried doing a creature of the week. I usually do the DSGs when I have time. But it's nice to work on a piece to a more finished state.


Nightshadow --
The Nightshadow is a vicious night time predator. It travels amongst the branches of trees, stalking it's prey, waiting for the opportunity to strike. It hunts prey of all sizes, including any humans that might unknowingly enter its hunting grounds at night.

http://home.comcast.net/~mikecwagner/images/cow/nocturnal_predator01-2.jpg

[Mike Corriero]

http://sketchforums.com/uploads/post-11-1114992053.jpg
Name: Nocta Brimstone
Description/Facts: These descendants of Vampires have been living in swamp and mountain regions for thousands of years. Although they are in fact living relatives of the vampire, Nocta Brimstone do not drink blood. Thier kind have developed more effective means of achieving the nutrients they need to survive. Thier differences to Vampires are in the fact that they do not transform into a human form nor do they use thier fangs to suck blood from the necks of unsuspecting victims. They use a highly accidic mucus that they sprey to wound thier prey, from glands in the back of thier throaght. This acid allows for easier digesting as thier prey starts to melt as the acid eats away at the skin and bone..creating a liquid nutrient.
Nocta Brimstone are rarely seen as most victims never live to tell the tale. They are in fact nocturnal, and sleep during the day. Thier main escape from the daylight is by using thier large hands and feet to burrow down deep into the ground, where they hibernate.

Other Information, not part of the description- I was messing around with the image by flipping it upside down and around and around.. because originally i just had him standing on ground..but I felt he was more threatening and put his wings and background family information to good use when I flipped the image..added some falling pieces of rock and dirt..some vertical pieces of grass and vines..and there u have it. I looked at various animals for the eyes and the best eyes for a nocturnal animal I found were those of a "Loris".

[Carnifex]

mama mia! :$
i'll never go into woods again.

[Crow]

Kind of messed this one up. Did a brush and pen drawing, then was going to color it with watercolors. The thing is I forgot to use my waterproof ink, so as soon as I dragged the brush across it, there goes the ink. Oh well, at least I scanned it before I started the color.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v614/crow_mcauley/174.jpg

Oh yeah, and the description:

A massive desert creature that sleeps during the day underneath the sand. When it feels the sand cool down, it emerges and hunts camels, humans, whatever it can find.

[Mike Corriero]

It would figure.. using PHOTOBUCKET.com now and my image isnt showing.. BAH :rolleyes:

[Ostrander]

Holy crap Mike!!! Man, that is very, very cool.
I knew this was gonna be a tough week with outstanding entries. I just knew it.
:S

Much better composition Oregano!!

[mert_yavasca]

I have been working on a predator since 5 hours. now I entered this page and ...ohh my god... a nocta brimstone :\ :yawn: :nohope:
I feel like all my works will be useless. Anyway, this competion will be very funny and educational for me ( with u talented guys). Now I translate my description to english. See u tomorrow.

[S.C. Watson]

Mike, that kicks ass.

[Fozzybar]

Mike...this is :eyecandy:

[Mike Corriero]

Thanks guys- Something Ive been really trying to work on is being loose and sketchy in parts of my work, but detailed on the focal point in a way that seems to flow well without being too sloppy. Ive been trying to incorporate this idea into adding some atmosphere into my work as well..

I'm just glad everyone likes it, I had fun with his face/eyes/fur

[Orcatraz]

Crow:
I really like your design and your pen work. I'm sure kinkos can print it using waterproof ink on watercolor paper.

[mert_yavasca]

my creature is here for fist time. :bashful:
NAME : CUCUQTOSAUR "CUCU"
It's relative generation with actopuses exists since the ages before history. It sleeps in sea caves in day and goes to hunting near the water surface at nights. It loves to hunt big sea animals. Sometimes it attacks divers. It doesn't eat its victim its absorbs all of its victims blood with stinged channels in its suckers. It is fed with blood. when it is full up, its main body colors red because of the blood vessels. When the small stings in its suckers stick into its victim, extend inside and start to take blood from the nearest vessel. it cannot hunt shellfish.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y32/mert_yavasca/cucu.jpg

[Carnifex]

ok,i finished mine.if there are any suggestions to make,post them before deadline please;)

[S.C. Watson]

description added. \w/

[brokk]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/bk7600/Archivo1.jpg

ok, I havent got time to finish this, but I wanted to post it to get crits on it. Since I dont have a pc here I thought it would be a good idea to start doing the cows in traditional paint (this is acrylic) instead of photoshop so it would be good practice.

Ok so the deadline is tomorrow, I can finish painting this tonight and upload it tomorrow, gotta see what Fozzy says. They also scanned it sorta crooked here, dam. I would fix that too.

no description, since the image at this state, I dont even want it to go to the poll, but I do wanna know your thoughts and ideas, so please take a moment to write guys!

Cool entries too.

[Mike Corriero]

Carnifex: Its just too dark at the moment. The only lighting is coming from a hole in the "cave" if thats what it is. Since its backlit, the creature should have some lighting on his backside which almost always tends to create an outline in a sense around the creature. Perhaps adding some lighting on his right arm as well. Maybe lighten up some areas behind the creature..especially around the head and upper body region to make him "pop" out more.

[Mike Corriero]

Broken Spirit: At the moment it just looks like a sketchy thumbnail. You should try working bigger, and tighten up in areas that are most important, like the head. I know you said its not finished so I wont be too harsh about details but.. at the moment, one brush stroke representing his eyes, and teeth and nose..doesnt show enough to make it interesting. Also his right hand gets lost.. and between his left ear and back, im not sure why there is a dark space filled in there. [EDIT] im assuming thats his other leg, but its in an awkward place and because i cant see his foot behind his body..i just assume its not the leg.

[Carnifex]

points taken,will update shortly.
uhm.is it generally too dark?(and it's a forest)
edited:better?

[brokk]

Mike, you're right, I'll see what I can do about focusing more atention on the head and what I can do to make it more interesting. That dark space between the ear (um, wierd horn actually) and the back is the leg. Yeah, the foot doesnt show. Maybe I can make more contrast between that dark space and the areas around it, like the ear. About the right foot getting lost, I'll slap on a foot and see how it comes out. Thanks man : )

[redehlert]

Superb entries thus far, folk.
I've been up to my eyeballs in med legal work - in fact, successfully just sent off the last exhibit for client review and am taking a break for once. :) Then it's time to dive into the next case. I've got excellent intentions of doin' up a creature in Photoshop, but perhaps it will be my good ole sketchbook version to showcase this week. There's still time....
Mike C. and Lecronium - awesome work.
Cheers!
D

[Sapphire]

Aw man! My design looked a lot like Oregano's.. at least the arms did. Now I gotta come up with something else, and fast! *scribblescribble*

[Xpose]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v294/xpose/drawings/gyle.jpg

The ancient Gyle lives in the deep Jungles. The creatures have been around since the dinosaurs. They are thought to be demons by local tribes and are feared. It feeds on prey and whatever it may find on the Jungle floor at night, Including humans. Durring the day you may find them sleeping in caves. Beware of this creature! It's not one to anger or disturb.

[Ostrander]

http://rhinohidestudios.com/images/Humboltz%20Thresher.jpg

The Humboltz Thresher is one of nature's most deadly nocturnal predators. Using its superior sense of infra-spectra vision, the Humboltz can see a Zardanian micro rat 1500 yards away. It benefits from having large soft-padded paws for stealthy approaches, as well as providing superior traction when reaching speeds of near 60 miles an hour. At the ends of its paws are razor sharp claws, which are non-retractable and can shred flesh from bone instantly. The tail of the Humboltz is a most lethal appendage, it can slash and whip it's enemies and proves to be a great defense.

[Mike Corriero]

Fozzy- JUST TO CHECK

the deadline for this cow says 3.05.2005

Thats not the right deadline is it?

[Kadza Neon]

Holy Hell Gloklund!!
That is a really nice piece you got there!!!
I love the head of this thing man, I is rendered very well!
great job! Your work is always amazing!!! ........Can I have a job please...LOL!

[Ostrander]

heh, Thanks...a job, shouldn't I be asking that?

[xia]

Fozzy- JUST TO CHECK

the deadline for this cow says 3.05.2005

Thats not the right deadline is it?
I think it's a European thing using Date/Month/year.
So it would be 03 May 2005.
We got used to Month/Date/year. For US, it would be 05.03.05 or May 03, 2005.
Is that right, Fozzy?
BTW, great entry so far guys! :)

[Mike Corriero]

Silly me..

Xia thanks your correct :P

[redehlert]

Silly me.. :P
Naw Mike - silly us! I was thinkin' the same damn thing. Welp, I'll be getting my sketchbook piece scanned in at least....sheeeeit.....work.....spoilin' my fun.
Peace.
D

[Fozzybar]

MIKECORRIERO
Yes, xia is right, it's May 3rd...BUT i think the regulars know it, i always close the threads 1 day after the deadline, just to avoid confusion between the different time zones...so there are no excuses :) And this means br0ken spirit, you have enough time to change/finish your entry...

Two entries i am really struggling with:

Rosco
I don't know, but your piece looks like if you didn't spend enough time/effort into the whole thing. There is no real rendering, the line art is not clean, your idea is not doing justice for the whole COW-rules...it looks like a cat with a human head (and goggles?), i mean this activity is WEEKLY...

possessed
I see, that you invested more time in your drawing/painting this time, i appreciate that! But your creature looks like an ordinary deep-sea anglerfish...there is not one little twist or detail which would differ it from the real existing ones...why don't you work a bit longer on the creature-design before going to drawing it...

Am i right or a fucking asshole? Or fucking right and an asshole? Or an assfucked right hole? Or...aaaaaaaa - SHUT UP!

[Prehistoric]

https://home.comcast.net/~zackrubin/owler.jpg

concept: The Midnight Owler - these simian creatures have recently been discovered in the few remaining areas of deep woods in the North American continent. highly regarded by proponents of The Simmons Evolutionary Principle, which holds, quite simply, that "you are what you eat", these creatures have adapted their appearance to better hunt their prey. they lie in wait in the tall trees, usually with just their heads sticking up from the branches, making vague and hushed hooting noises, resembling owls. owls, seeing their kin, stop to examine the hunting grounds where they are easily picked off by the Midnight Owlers.

*not 100% happy with the colors, but that's the best i could do with a mouse right now. may be able to work on it a bit more. if i can, i'll repost.

[possessed]

possessed
I see, that you invested more time in your drawing/painting this time, i appreciate that! But your creature looks like an ordinary deep-sea anglerfish...there is not one little twist or detail which would differ it from the real existing ones...why don't you work a bit longer on the creature-design before going to drawing it...

Am i right or a fucking asshole? Or fucking right and an asshole? Or an assfucked right hole? Or...aaaaaaaa - SHUT UP!

ah crud, you have a point.. 3rd time's a charm right ?

[teyekanik]

Hey, guys... some FRICKIN 'mazing stuff here. I hope I can compete! Here's mine:

http://www.inkmafia.com/coppermine/albums/userpics/aldamandre.jpg
Description:

Name: Aldamandre

The Aldamandre is one of the most poisonous creatures discovered on the outer rim. Aldamandre packs were responisble for the massacre of entire colonies before they were finnally spotted via satelite and a proper specimen was captured.

Aldamandre produce a powerfull neuro-toxin secreted in phosphorous gelatinous form from glands located on the neck, back, and haunches. (see figures D and B.) The Aldamandre spread this gelly across thier territory, depositing it on trees and rocks and dug out pockets underground. The toxin is time released into the air and renders most creatures unconcious in minutes. Physical contact with the substance can parylize a grown man for hours. The Aldamandre patrol thier territory until it eventually finds a disabled victim.

Upon the disabling and discovery of its prey the Aldamandre will employ its powerfull toungue to pierce a main artery and quickly pump the blood of its victim into its belly. (see figure A) When the victim is completely drained of fluids the Aldamandre will use its powerfull tail and claws to rip its prey into quarters. Which it then devours whole.

The Aldamandre stomach can expand up to eight times its size to carry its meal. Digestion occurs over several days and sometimes up to two weeks depending on the size of the kill. The Aldamandre only hunts again after fully digesting a kill. (see figure C)

The Aldamandre never leaves a trace of its kill behind. Only through its eventual scat can one determine the species or identity of its prey.

The Aldamandre is not usually a directly aggressive animal, but it is well equipped for such occasions. The Aldamandre powerful hind legs can vault it into tree tops and high above its victims. It then prefers to attack from above or behind with its ripping claws. (See figure B.)

The Aldamandre. Truly one of natures deadliest creatures. It has no known natural predators.

Recommended Equipment when combating Aldamandre:
Heavy Weapons and Armour
Full Respratory systems
Night Vision optics
GPS assisted guidence system

Off planet specimens are highly illegal. Violators will be executed.
To learn more about the Aldamandre visit:
WW3.Skynet.AldamandresSuck.Mars

[vaughany_boy]

http://img257.echo.cx/img257/3303/nocturnalpredatorfinished6cy.jpg
Concept: Collared Nocturn (Night Stabber)
In the unexplored depths of the Amazon rainforest, this creature has dwelt for many years undiscovered; for avoiding discovery is the way it lives it's life. Usually found in the thickest areas of jungle, this bat-like species of monkey is carnivorous and during the day, it hides in elabourately built nests high in the canopy, where no large creatures could ever discover it. At night, the creature ventures out, creeping through the trees, but never beyond the edges of a clearing, until it finds a possible target; a sleeping or weary animal, unable to see in the darkness. The Nocturn uses fixed tusk-like horns on its wrists to deliver a quick attack, stabbing and strangling the creature into submission before dismembering it and eating what cannot be easily transported. Then, it takes what flesh it can carry through the trees back to its burrow to sustain it during the day.

[jmascho]

Skulothran Patriarch
http://www.jmascho-art.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/cow12.jpg

The Skulothran is a stalking predator which inhabits the lowland swamps of southern Florida. Only a few left in existence, these beasts hunt for sport. Blind, but not unaware, they use their extremely sensitive hearing sense to find and track prey. Their entire upper forehead and ear/auditory canal is a solid mass of bone. The structure houses a very sensitive sound perception system, much alike to bats. When their prey is located, the Skulothran will lay in wait, and then pummel the victim with their huge claws. Skrulothrans are known to snap cattle and other large prey in half upon takedown. During the mating season, the Skulothran Patriarchs are known to kill for sport, and are observed to be covered in blood throughout spring.

[mert_yavasca]

jmascho, it's very very frightening. I love lightening and blood. May be u could show animal looks running faster. Now I think I have no chance between you. :er: But this contest excites me day by day. (sorry for my bad english. I hope u understand me) :bashful:
Good lucks to everyone.

[xia]

Great entries guys!
MikeC>> That's one scary looking creature.
jmasco>> Love the lighting! How'd you do it?

http://www.angelfire.com/wa2/xia/images/speedpainting132.jpg

Phyllodylian or NightTerror
On the very top of the food chain, the predator flies high in the night sky. They usually come in a group of five to six.
An average Phyllodylain is 4 ft high standing, 6-11ft wings-span, and about 6 ft tail length. Their estimated top speed is around 130 mph.
They navigate using high frequency (sub-sonic) echolocation, except they can actually visualize the surrounding like what we see in ultrasound.

The hunt: They are always out at night because of their sub-sonic echolocation has vast advantage over other creatures’ vision. The darker it is, the better for Phyllodylian. The most fascinating about this creature is self-generated electricity. The nodules around its neck and tail can generate high voltage. Spotting its prey from up above using echolocation, Phyllodylain flies over and slashes it with its tail. Then fly away. This will create a shock in the victim’s nervous system and shut it down entirely. After the prey became paralyzed, Phyllodylian then come back and pick it up. Easy meal.

Funfact: Phyllodylian has 350 lb pressure bite, very firm indeed, often use to make larger preys into smaller pieces. And they do like taking on larger preys.

[BrainBug]

xia, i can't find the words so... <3

[Helzon]

Verinage Pteror
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v283/Helzon/SandTrap1.jpg
Year: unknown
Day: unknown
I write these as my last words, and only hope someone may find them someday.
I had the singular misfortune to hunt the open waters when the moons were full. Bitter irony that something in turn hunted me. A sailor's greed is often his death..and I find myself suffering the most horrific. I sit in the rotting forebulb of a Verinage Pteror. I can only watch as my once hale and healthy limbs slowly rot and become a reeking festering paste before me. I see the sun, feel the wind, but die by inches.
* * *
This night I hear the surf against the shoals. My time draws nigh. For from the tales that I have heard of the unforturnate souls...I will be the spawn gift ....a bit of morsel for the female...as they mate.
I only pray that my spongy rotten femur to which I have attached this final missive shall lodge itself deeply within the sand or perhaps in the haven of a crag of a rock.
Kind sir, madam, master or mistress...my soul beseeches you to please foreward these my final thoughts of love to Kristinia Belmedge...she shall have my heart ever and always.
Hers in life and evermore in death....Caliph Heggerton
~found some 30 years later in a tidal pool near the Spinster Belmedge's compound.

[Helzon]

My apologies:
a) for the crappy scan
b) for the lateness of the entry
Unfortunately, this is going to have to stay as is. I have no time to bring it to graytone..or further , but figured that I had to put in something this week.

To everyone...the entries this week are friggin mindboggling and my hat's off to all of you!
Cheers!

[Matt Dixon]

http://www.vortex.plus.com/COW12.jpg

Diamond hard crystalline exoskeleton, sprinting speed of 80mph, twin armour-piercing blade appendages, ravenous appetite for flesh, near silent operation and a really, really bad temper. Just some of the product features listed in the brochure for Newman Military Genetics most successful product line, the Umbra Lion 3000, also known as 'The Hungry Bastard'.

This vicious beast is designed to hunt at night or other low-light conditions using it's primary method of target location, sonar. The ultrasound echo is collected by a honeycomb structure that runs throughout the creature's exoskeleton, effectively turning it's entire body into a giant ear - a significant improvement in accuracy and speed of feedback over the system used by bats and moths on Earth. A highly developed sense of smell, thanks to the sensitive olfactory membranes ( frequently mistaken for eyes ) on the Umbra Lion's nose works in tandem with the sonar to make for a very efficient nocturnal predator.

[mert_yavasca]

I like your history helzon. And xia, your work is awesome my firend. :^^;:

[Helzon]

Thanks mert! :)

[Ostrander]

There's so much kick-ass work this week it brings a tear to my eye. I don't stand a chance...sad...sad...sad.:nohope:

[Crow]

Yeah. It looks like everybody had a fieldday with this one. Good job on everyone's stuff!

[redehlert]

Hey all - not much time this week, so please pardon my sketched concept. If it doesn't go into the vote round, I'll understand completely. I was going for more of a subtle snapshot just after a kill (tag it and bag it). Ummm....yeah, that's it.

Einnim, elder of the Esoum clan, is known throughout her tribe as one of the most heralded lunar reapers. The females of this tribe hunt when the moon is fullest. They bring home their kills for the males to prepare the following day.

http://www.cognitionstudio.com/conceptart/redehlert_cow12.jpg

Yes...they bring home the bacon. Or something like that. Have mercy on me.
Cheers,
Dave

[S.C. Watson]

Matt, Matt, Matt.... :nohope:












:P

[Mike Corriero]

This week has been pretty cool.. im READY for the next one. LETS GO lol

[Rosco]

Ouch but thanks. Apparently I struck out on that attempt, but now I understand better what goes in this thread... I hope. I kinda notice mine wasn't really fitting in once more people started to post. I tried something slightly different this time. Hopefully it fits better in the COW world. Let me know por favor... Thanks (and you're not an asshole... yet :teeth: )

[BlkCelebration]

So many great entries!...agh, I hope mine makes the deadline if I post it up tomorrow.....

[Ostrander]

I think we should all beat up Matt, Mike, Oregano and xia and steal their brushes.
I needs me a magic brush like dat der one you's guy's be paintin wit.

[Mike Corriero]

I dont use a real brush..just a wacom :P but just sprinkle some crack on it and you'll do fine. :tihi: :teeth: 8) :dad:

[Ostrander]

So all I have to do is sprinkle some crack on my wacom? Sweet, and all this time I was drawrin without crack. damn i needs me some crack.

[leckronium]

Ah......so that's what you're suppose to do with this stuff that came with the tablet!.... I'm looking forward to next round now :$

[Ostrander]

You got stuff with your tablet? Care to share?

[leckronium]

:moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon: :moon:
here ya go. That's all I can afford right now...sorry. :}

[Ostrander]

ouch my eye... :eyeloss:

(ok...I'm done spamming the thread. Nice work everyone!!)

[leckronium]

It's all fun and games until somebody gets crack in there eye..... :nohope:

[BlindMan]

Eh, didn't have time to finish this but the idea's there anyhow.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y178/BlindmanHowler/NocturnalSmall.jpg

The Golworz Lurks in the swamps of Garson disguising itself as a common root structure only revealing its true, predatory nature, once the suns have gone down.

btw - Having some monitor issues here. I realize this is entirely subjective, but, does this look too dark or too saturated?

[teyekanik]

It looks ok on my monitor Blindman. I have the same problem some times.

EDIT: nice work, hehe. I like the plant to beast thing going on. That soon to be dead bird is pretty sweet too.

[teyekanik]

looking back at mine I just realized how much like Yoshi from mario he is. :nohope: Crap, my girlfriend was the first to point it out.

[S.C. Watson]

I think we should all beat up Matt, Mike, Oregano and xia and steal their brushes.
I needs me a magic brush like dat der one you's guy's be paintin wit.

I finger paint :bashful:

[0kelvin]

Spent too long thinking of the concept and didn't have time to do it justice. Ah well.

http://www.whereismyeyeball.com/images/CA/COW/COW12final.jpg

Glaring Yale

Unlike most creatures on the perpetually dark side of Maturin VI, the Glaring Yale does not have significant night vision. However, it makes up for this with an extraordinary fluke of evolution. It has a large cavity inside its skull which is lined with an extremely reflective surface, and filled with Helium-Neon gas. Inside the cavity are many small bioluminscent nodules. When these luminesce, the helium-neon gas provides the pumping medium to attain the necessary population inversion to emit a crude but powerful biological laser. The Glaring Yale uses this laser to light its way and to blind its prey, many of which have extremely sensitive eyes. By focusing the laser it can also use it to burn and cut for short amounts of time.

(yay for pseudo-science!)



0kelvin

[Fozzybar]

Dammit all you...so great entries...

I am not sure if i have time until the deadline (today evening)...hey, mod, can we exceed the deadline, please? :bashful:

[Fozzybar]

Shut up, you scum...do it or leave it! >:{

[Prehistoric]

ahhhh. . . .nothin' like some early morning scizophrenia :blah:

[Carnifex]

foz i think you're extending the deadline abit too much...
me want new topic grrr. :er:

[Mike Corriero]

I think this one is dun and done. Lets Vote and just move on lol
This had to be one of the better weeks from everyone, really interesting stuff, some of my favorites are Glocklund, Oregano, Xia and Jmascho

Helzon - Not a bad pencil sketch, I think you have a real strong drawing sense but that you just need to work on coloring and rendering more. Nice stuff
Blindman - Pretty cool, I think that because of your monitor problem the piece came out a little dull in contrast, atleast on my computer it looks to be.

Redehlert@- I was expecting something more from you :P i mean that in a good way

Matt Dixon@- Same goes for you :P I know you could pull a piece out like you submitted in an hour, so thats why I was expecting some crazy shit, but I guess your busy with work. =)

[mert_yavasca]

what about me, what about me? :overhere: When will it finish? :bashful:

[Matt Dixon]

Couldn't agree more, Mike. In fact, to start the crits off early -

Matt Dixon - *SLAP* 'Hungry Bastard'? LAZY bastard, more like. Look man, smarten up - throwing a few grungy textures around doesn't disguise the fact that there's very little thought or originality in this design, and the 'shit, now I've drawn something, what does it actually do?' last minute description doesn't help things. The text should add flavour to an image that clearly shows all the important features of your creation, not a pic that hides half the 'design' in shadow and the other half out of frame. Oh, that's 'intentional' is it? There to give the piece some 'motion' you say? Bullshit. You been busy and could only spare an hour? No excuse. Spend fifty minutes thinking and ten minutes drawing next time, you lame ass. A spindly black thing with sharp teeth and horns ain't exactly breaking new ground, man. This is a great activity. If you don't have time or a decent concept - don't contribute. Nobody cares if your ass doesn't pop up every week, especially if you're posting sub-standard crap like this. OK? Good. Now, get back to work.

:^^: Aah. I feel better now that's off my chest.

[Mike Corriero]

haha

everyone always enjoys your contribution no matter what, i'd be more sad if i didnt see anything at all.

I was joking, but also just wanted to see you push more ;)

[Matt Dixon]

Well yeah, but you make a very valid point Mike, and I'm sure I'm not the only one who has just drawn something that we think is 'cool' that fits the topic in some way and tries to apply a concept to it afterwards. That's not always a bad thing as your ideas develop while you draw, but I think it's important not to get lazy and always approach the COW in a professional manner and to do the best we can each week. Tossing something off because we're short on time or uninspired just won't do - effort is sometimes all that seperates a good artist from a bad one. I deserve every letter of that self crit, and more besides.

Anyway, we all need a good hard kick in the ass with our own boot from time to time. ;)

[Mike Corriero]

I agree

So lets say you and me try our best on the next topic ;) deal?

[Ostrander]

I don't think you were hard enough on yourself Matt. I think you should sit in time-out for a couple rounds of C.O.W...yeah thats a great idea...yeah...and while your sitting in time-out maybe you could let me "use" your magic brushes.

Just kiddin' man. You know you're like a national monument here on C.O.W.
It wouldn't be the same without you. We all have our bad days when it comes to these entries, I know I've felt I had mine. It's not like yours was entirely garbage or something. (just a little too "alien" and MDK-ish is all) Just not as inspired as some of your other work. No biggie.

Just take a deep breath and move on to the next round.

And maybe pass on those magic brushes...yeah... :wink:

[Matt Dixon]

Mike - Eep! I'll certainly do my best in the time I have! Lots of stuff to finish up next week. :bashful:

Gloklund - Oh, I'm not hung up on it all, mate. No deep breaths required. ;) What are these magic brushes you keep talking about? All I have is these things that came free with a Bob Ross happy meal...

[Ostrander]

Aww, man. I want a Bob Ross Happy Meal...does it come with the magic brushes? Or a happy little tree?

[Matt Dixon]

Heh. That's what I wanted, but mine came with 'a little titanium white' and a 'fro pick.

[S.C. Watson]

yeah, but I liked Matt's pic.... :x

[redehlert]

Aww, man. I want a Bob Ross Happy Meal...does it come with the magic brushes? Or a happy little tree?

I had to post this here too....over in the Washington sketch forum, it was told that Prostate Sunrise is a lot like Bob Ross on acid....
So.....I put this little diddy together. :}

http://www.cognitionstudio.com/conceptart/kekaiross.jpg

hehehe....Ross.....what a nut.
Cheers!
D

[Ostrander]

Long live Afro Bob!!! That's pretty funny red.

[redehlert]

yeah....i got me some of that happy crack you guys were chattin' about. i found it in a can of old ross 'linseed oil'.....friggin' nut.
where the hell has prostate been in this COW land. he wins one and then leaves.....CAKE!!! where are you man.
d

[leckronium]

Haha....Excellent! Hey didn't he always have a squirrel in his pocket? That's what I always heard.

[Fozzybar]

What? Bob Ross? Happy Accidents...here is one...more an accident than happy, whatever...

Moonlight Shock Dominatrix

A nocturnal predator needs to camouflage, sneak or lurk for prey? Bollocks! The Moonlight Shock Dominatrix is a total counter-evidence of this theory...it is as eye-catching as possible, even careful victims don't suspect any harm...how can such a noticeable creature be a predator, they might think and that's the attitude the dominatrix is waiting for.

When a victim is coming next to this strange creature it paralyzes or kills it with an electroshock using its tail...it generates electricity with an organ on the top of the body...Goring the prey with its forearms is another method to kill the victim...the dominatrix has no mouth, the spikes on the forearm are used to suck the fluids of the prey...

If required the dominatrix can affuse odors matched to the prey which is surrounding the predator. It can simulate nearly all odors, also it's capable of imitating sounds like rut noises of different animals...so the dominatrix exploits the nightly circumstances to lure prey, since nocturnal creatures are dependent on their senses...

http://www.kidomatix.com/ca/cow/cow_012_nocturnalpredator_fozzybar.jpg

[Ostrander]

Naturally done in "Pure Fozzy Fashion"...and a little bit of crack :wink:

[leckronium]

Fozzy - Doesn't look like an accident to me. I would have liked to seen you paint a happy tree right through the center of the figure though...haha..(jk) :wink: Nice job!

[Carnifex]

well fozz if i were a nightly creature i'd never approach her.
NOW POST THE NEW TOPIC!

[Mike Corriero]

What did I start, with all this talk of crack.
It seems some of the crack made its way into Fozzys butt and he spread a little of that magic on his creature design.

[redehlert]

What did I start, with all this talk of crack.
It seems some of the crack made its way into Fozzys butt and he spread a little of that magic on his creature design.

I think this should be our new COW 13 topic: Fozzy butt-crack magic spread.
I :moon: myself up.
NEW TOPIC....please.

[S.C. Watson]

can we vote now? :[

[Carnifex]

WE WANT VOTING!
WE WANT NEW TOPIC!
...
NOW!

[leckronium]

I think this should be our new COW 13 topic: Fozzy butt-crack magic spread.
I :moon: myself up.
NEW TOPIC....please.

Sounds like it could be an Anal Crackasite to me.... :moon: :shrug: :tihi:

[Fozzybar]

Dammit folks, what's up with you?

Usually they beg on their knees to exceed the deadline, now it's only 1 day after the deadline - that's the usual delay for setting up the new round - and butt-cracked magic Bob-Ross imitators are flooding the thread crying for the poll...godammit i will do it in a few hours... :confident

[vaughany_boy]

Can we have the new topic? just... because I'm impatient.

[Fozzybar]

Vote NOW, impatient folks...

http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?p=471502