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Update 3 (WIP):
@fryfrey I've curved the neck/antenna and also narrowed the antennas towards the bottom, thanks for the suggestion!
@GuyInCorner I agree that there is a stiffness in the thorax area. I have attempted changing the shape, but the more radical or smooth I make it, the more it...
Update 2 (WIP):
Updates:
@fryfrey Thanks for your suggestion about fixing proportions of the abdomen and legs. I tweaked the design a bit but the frail leg size are similar to the look of mantis' legs. As far as shading goes, I don't want to shade until I have a final design chosen. Once again...
@BlackLight
I will certainly work on fixing the legs. Thanks for your input! :D
@Cartoons!
I agree that the arm drape looks rather odd. I've worked on a neck shawl before the arm drape but this seemed to make it look less mantis-like. I'll keep experimenting though, thank you!
Ahh 123ericn beat me to the orchid mantis design, but here's my concept, its still a WIP:
The abdomen of the orchid mantis is supposed to look like the back of a Psychic's chair.
If you have any suggestions on improving the design I would greatly appreciate them!