CreatureFeature-Feb2011

**chaosia** · #1 02-02-2011, 04:00 AM

So I thought I'd go back to more known creature for this month...the centaur (I blame Kerry and her current wip ) I seem to have them on the brain. Though I was thinking you don't have to base them on just horses, could go for some of their relatives such as unicorns/pegsus/zebra/or deer.
yes I know the equines and humanoids can be difficult to draw (for some of us) but makes a good challenge hehe, so do not be shy about using references.

Wiki intro:
In Greek mythology, the centaurs are a composite race of creatures, part human and part horse. In early Attic and Boeotian vase-paintings, they are depicted with the hindquarters of a horse attached to them(so they'd have a pair of human legs at the front); in later renderings centaurs are given the torso of a human joined at the waist to the horse's withers, where the horse's neck would be.

As usual all media, styles welcome just no posting until the 15th thank you.

Moon Child · #2 02-12-2011, 12:34 AM

oooh sounds like fun.

Moon Child · #3 02-17-2011, 11:07 PM

Well don't everybody post all at once! Its not like we wan't the thread to die or something! *JK*

ok here is my centaur, I drew it several months ago but I'm still really happy with it, it was also the very first centaur I ever drew.

C&C is welcome.

robertsloan2 · #4 02-18-2011, 12:00 AM

She is cool, she looks adolescent and innocent. Very fluffy and feminine. The little earrings and fancy sleeves on her dress or blouse are particularly cute, she's very fashion conscious. The fairy she's talking to is well drawn too. Lyrical, pretty scene overall.

**chaosia** · #5 02-18-2011, 06:47 AM

She is very pretty ^^

I have mine still to draw, I got the reference images and everything and what did i go and do? I went and painted some more of the Edinburgh dragon XD
So yes i will draw one...eventually.

Moon Child · #6 02-18-2011, 06:48 PM

awww thanks guys! can't wait to see your picts!

**chaosia** · #7 03-02-2011, 04:10 AM

WEll I think this is as far as I will get with this. She's more of a concept but I had to get it on paper. A Kirin-taur? The chinese unicorn crossed with a centaur, thought it would make an interesting choice. Not sure if I happy with all her proportions. She also has scales up her back and scatter over arms. Her top is made of leaves sewn together and has a flower at the center of it.

Close up of the head for no apparent reason XD

Moon Child · #8 03-03-2011, 04:06 PM

wow thats an intersting concept, chaosa. It looks really good! hope you finish this some time ^_^.

theemeraldskull · #9 03-03-2011, 04:15 PM

Even though this creature feature is over, I think I will draw one anyway.

Moon Child · #10 03-04-2011, 10:38 AM

YAY! Go for it Emerald! I look forward to seeing what you come up with.

theemeraldskull · #11 03-04-2011, 03:03 PM

So here is my "entry". LOL...

This centaur woman is actually dancing her way to her wedding. Centaurs dye their body white for their wedding, and wear deep red to represent the deep commitment they make to each other, showing they become one blood. Just a simple drawing... I hope you enjoy!

**chaosia** · #12 03-04-2011, 03:10 PM

hehe very nice emerald, I like the story behind it too.
Also creature features are always open so if missed any can always go back and do them.

Moon Child · #13 03-08-2011, 06:53 PM

WOW Emerald! thats so cool!

the story behind it is nice too!

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