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

[meeks]

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.



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[aldersprig]

Oh, wow, I love the use of negative space there.

[mdlbear]

Cool! I loved the story when I read it -- it's nice to see little Scyne and her comet.

[ariestess]

Oh, I like this. And I like that it looks like there are two little people in the ray's body. I'm assuming that's not what's supposed to be there, but it's what I see...

[wyld_dandelyon]

I'm having trouble seeing what shape the sky critter is. I'd like to see a little more detail! But I love this idea and I'm glad you're working on this.

[stryck.livejournal.com]

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

[minor-architect.livejournal.com]

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.livejournal.com]

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.livejournal.com]

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

[zeeth_kyrah]

I like this.

[collinsmom.livejournal.com]

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

[cat-sanctuary.livejournal.com]

Interesting concept...

[wyld_dandelyon]

Definitely an improvement! I'd love to see it with some subtle color added.

[clare_dragonfly]

That's really cool! It would look awesome in color.

[stryck.livejournal.com]

Oooh, much easier to see. I love how the whole picture seems so sparkly and alive, between the glow on Scyne and the stars in the background.

Yay!

[ysabetwordsmith.livejournal.com]

This definitely looks clearer now. It's easier to see the outline of the ray shape.