Well, as I had nothing to do while all my wife's cooking digested slowly in my system, I spent the majority of today working on this commission. I did take a break from it to keep myself focused, and cranked out the TFA Scorponok as a byproduct. I am proud to say now that Beast Wars Blackarachnia is done!
http://thepimpsled.com/Commission/BackBone/Color/NOV/BANov6.jpgI'm very proud of her look. Back when I was first drawing her, I knew how I wanted some of the colors to look, and had a few things up my sleeve I wanted to try. I wanted to push texture with her. The biggest one was that I wanted to get certain parts to really look like a spider's 'skin'. I also wanted some truly organic looking 'claws', not the Tigger stripes we saw in the show or on the toys... I think I pulled both off.
I also have to say I'm really impressed with how she came out looking like she is wearing a latex bodice, but when you look closer you can see all the little dots that I painstakingly painted in :> Also, while there is a lot of black in this picture, her black is unique and stands out from the rest. I think she has to be my favorite thus far.
And I'm sorry for rambling. Hope you guys enjoy the pic. :>
- Alty