The “Snoustapus” Chimera
In last night’s “A show of hands” post, I asked if anyone would like to offer me some inspiration by naming 3 animals that I could turn into a chimera. @helenelenoble proposed a 🐙 + 🐁 + 🐌 , which I’ve dubbed the Snoustapus, thanks to @tarotbyfergus.
I paid @tarotbyfergus for a reading today and it was extremely enlightening. I did record the audio from my reading which I’m thinking of sharing here on Steemit. So...look out for that and let me hear if you’d be interested in that. I would have to write out some of it so it can be translated by some Steemians who might not be fluent in English.
Before starting, I thought about the position of the animal and brainstormed different ways of combining each creature.

Eventually, I gave up and decided to start sketching. I could always go back and shift parts around later. It’s an odd specimen but I’m into it.
Once I was satisfied with the look of the creature, I sketched the environment I thought it could live in. It’s the first time I’ve done something like this but I talked about adding more settings so...boom, it’s done! 😀

I got a few compliments while coloring this. I guess the Snoustapus looks less creepy and kinda-sorta cute with a splash of color.
I’ve got one more chimera to sketch out. Not sure if I’ll be doing that tonight since my iPad is sitting at 23% and I’m too lazy to charge it. Honestly, I’m looking for an excuse to play Magic with the guys.





add some time more here it will be a tutorial.......... ![cJzbV51.png]
I like to give little crumbs when it comes to my videos. I’ll eventually upload the full time lapse video for everyone’s viewing pleasure.
Snoustapus! WOW what a creative idea XD i like that the mouse part is just docilely happy as it waddles through that puddle of water :D CUTE~
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I image in making little baby splashes and sqeaks! XD I’m surprised that everyone thinks it’s cute!
Creative design and surprisingly cute! I really like the line work as well.
Thanks a bunch. I’m a little surprised that it came out kind cute.
It's the most adorable snail octopus rat I've ever seen lol
Hahha, Isn’t it??!
Yes! sure :3 hahaha
Snoustapus!!!
That would be a cool team mascot:D
I’ll be sure to get it printed so you can rock it on a tee!
Aww cute little fella. Great job, love seeing the different stages of these coming together too.
Thanks. I have to start uploading the videos to go with the images but it hasn’t been a priority.
Stunning art, look very nice.
I also play the same genre with you, if you wish to give advice on my art blog, because im very amazed to you.
Thank you for checking out my stuff!
OMG I need a creature like that in my life. a Snoustapus. The eyes are flippin' cracking me up.
I know! Honestly, I was having a hard time incorporating the snail elements because it reminded me of the Spirals book by Junji Ito.
Love the Snoustapus! Haha and I love the name @tarotbyfergus baptized it with! I think 🦇🐉🐰night possibly be a good chimera
Oh!! I’ll give that one a try sometimes this week! Yeah, he’s got full credit for the names since I was looking very lost.
What a darling little creature, I love it! This is also a great idea.
Thank you! It was a success! I gotta thank @helenelenoble for the combo. :)