story sketch: starlit rays [update: 10-19-2011]

[meeksp]

This sketch is based on stryck's beautiful short story, Starlit Rays, about a school of star rays, which are like manta rays that live in deep space and feed on stars. In this scene, a young star ray named Scyne becomes separated from the school when she chases after a comet for a snack.

Comments

[stryck]

It took me a moment to pick out the details, but I love the shading!

[minor_architect]

It took me a few seconds but I was able to see where the comet ends and Scyne begins. I guess the lighting's going to be pretty tricky on this one?

[stryck]

Black ray on a starry background. ^.^ Maybe it would be easier if the comet were bigger? More of a direct contrast, at least on the underside.

[minor_architect]

Possibly! I didn't offer any suggestions myself because stick figures and simple geometric shapes are the extent of my drawing expertise. ;)

[siege]

I like this.

[collinsmom]

I couldn't see any face features so it took stryck's post above for me to see it. So Cool.

[cat_sanctuary]

Interesting concept...