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Wow, two submissions in one day.

Man, do I ever love cryptids. Creatures that may or may not exist. Such as the chupacabra, bigfoot, or the Loch Ness, to name a few.
I want to get into cryptozoology.

The Chupacabra, translated to "Goat sucker", is often described as a reptilian looking canine with a forked tongue and long spikes sticking out of its spine. It is extremely thin, and has exaggerated claws and teeth. Hairless and can be scaly, it also has eyes that emit a faint red glow.
There is another appearance, alien like creature, but that didn't appeal to me quite as much.

So here's my interpretation of a Chupacabra. I think I leaned a little too much towards that canine side, much to my dismay. But I still like the result.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can add in the background. Its lacking something.

Someone should start a club that is all about cryptozoology. I would join.

Here's a close up of its face: [link]

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:icondreika-san:
O.o amazing!

Adobe Photoshop?

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:iconanuwolf:
Woah, nice rendition! n_n Love the shading and muscle definition, and the spikes :] The muzzle is especially realistic looking ^^ And nice moon in the background, too! x}

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:icondarkangelofwolves:
Amazing..and i might do just that i love cryptozoology my favorite is definatly the chupacabra im not much for the alien looking idea of it canine makes much more sense to me..more stealthy then this big alien thing walking about.
:iconmanchy007:
cryptids are my fascination asa well:love: And I absolutley love your version of this fine creature :D

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the background is missing a goat :3
This is amazing :+fav:
:iconbblk:
I have never heard about these.

This is really amazing. I love the muscles in it, it looks so real.
:iconshadowkiwi:
For the bg, maybe dead trees? ^^

I like it : ) When I watched those documentaries, they drilled the alien humanoid with dopey bat wings, slimy skin, and vampire teeth, with the gnarled and nasty wrinkly face, etc etc etc into my head ;_; I never saw it portrayed like this ^^ I like the spines ^^ Really cool night scene!

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:icondragonheroes:
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Damn you, crappy internet.

I had this really nice long comment on chupacabras and your art here, but internet bailed on me and FROZE THE DAMNED THING.

I shall fav and fun, until it comes back to me, which should be in five minutes. |3;
:iconradioactive-insanity:
WOW THAT IS ROCKIN'
sweet shading and atmosphere! andand I love the detail on the face! awesome bg too! wowza! :+fav:

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:icondragonheroes:
The first cryptid I've ever heard of was the precious Chupacabra.
And it was through a WB11 kids show. |D;

It was through that old, Jackie Chan's Adventures or something. They go around kicking evil butt and stuff, using exorcism and...stuff. They came across a chubacabra incident and had to feed it GLOWING GREEN VEGETATION to stop it D:
Or it would've killed all the goats. c8

Ah, main point. D:
The chupacabra always came to my mind as a...spidery, less canine-ish thing. A bit more to the side of lion/bug/gross alien kind of creature.
But individual depictions are more interesting than the traditional stories, neh? <3

I love all the little elements you added into this piece...
His hide has the effects of the Basset hound-kinda droopy, loose skin that looks two sizes too big for it's owner.

Creature designers love using that strong, heavyset body vs lean, thin yet powerful legs contrast. It gives the subject here ( let's call him Chu for now. Spelling it out gives me cramps D: ) Chu a very omg ima eet sum sheep lol effect. |D;

The spines are simple yet kinda...complete the doggish/canine-ish Chu here. At least it's better than a huge sail of dinosaur skin.

I'm never awed at how patient you can be at detailing your works-you got the light source down and you even added the shadows the spines play across Chu's back! <3

The only critique is that the clouds closest to the moon seem a bit odd and standoffish. Maybe you forgot to blur it, but you can clearly see the brush strokes when it's full view and I'm like "EEEEEEF WUT ARE THOSE".

The detract a bit from the picture, but not much.


It's sooo good to write a long comment again.

AND even more so with a beautiful picture. Haven't seen one in two days!
I've been flooded with nothing but anime...which is good occasionally, but not at an extent.

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