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This is a creature concept for Creature of the Week 205 over at ConceptArt.org.

Glow Jaws are large insects that burrow into overhanging surfaces, such as fallen trees or mud caves. They have tentacle-like appendages that glow brightly. On the tentacles are scented lures that attract prey such as small rodents. Their legs are broad, shaped like flower petals found in the habitat, they can tightly enclose around prey. The legs are also great for burrowing, and can serve as a shield from predators. However, the Glow Jaw is very vulnerable when it is not in a burrow.

Can anyone think of a better name for this creature?
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*Wildweasel339 Apr 16, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
sure did, thanks!
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~SeraphimKiss88 Mar 18, 2011
I love your concept sketches! So imaginative :D
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~kulka Mar 14, 2011  Student General Artist
Really impressive concept. Looking at the process of mouse being eaten gave me quite the shiver, I have to say. :)
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*Wildweasel339 Mar 15, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Thanks! Lots of inspiration from my pet snake constricting rats, yum.
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~kulka Mar 15, 2011  Student General Artist
Now that's just creepy. :) I'm more into pets that are fluffy and don't want to eat me or my surroundings, unless it's a can of food. :)
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~DarkPistachio Mar 11, 2011  Student General Artist
Great idea, and what great colours! I love that purple/neon-green combo.

At full res it's obvious how it's constructed, but at low res the structure of the top (where the green feelers issue out of the plant) is hard to discern. I don't know how you would solve that (or even if it's important)... maybe strengthening the green light reflecting off the plant? But that might look overdone at full res and potentially muddy the colours...

So maybe leaving it as is, is the best course. OK I talked myself into it.

Good luck over at COTW!
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*Wildweasel339 Mar 11, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
Thanks! That gave me some trouble while I was designing it, and I suppose it's still rather unclear.
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!Malminos Mar 10, 2011
Very awesome. No crits on this one, it just looks sweet. Maybe i'll have to do an entry for this contest too, looks like fun. I dunno if i said thanks for the last crit u left over on my page, so thanks for that, much appreciated. Keep it up!
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~Clerical-Error Mar 10, 2011  Student Digital Artist
Awesome creature design! I love how the bioluminescence is actually practical and feasible. I also really like how you added the different stages and character notes on the bottom, it makes the creature feel more real. Beautiful coloring too, as always. Good luck in the CoW, I'm sure you'll do well.:D
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~utria Mar 10, 2011  Professional Digital Artist
I like this study.
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