Design Task: Insectoid Character

 As with any design task, I start of with a moodboard of research relevant to the brief: an insectiod creature.

http://showkunz.deviantart.com/art/Insect-creature-362764549 (19/02/16)
http://funkydomo.deviantart.com/art/insect-creature-design-425633419 (19/02/16)
http://s650.photobucket.com/user/kitsunegunslinger/media/COW_humanoid_insect_v03_vi_s.jpg.html (19/02/16)
https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/521784306801872151/ (19/02/16)
https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/jaem/insect-crature/ (19/02/16)
http://l4w.wikia.com/wiki/PC:SoundofStone_%28rb780nm%29 (19/02/16)
http://www.cgfeedback.com/cgfeedback/showthread.php?t=3966 (19/02/16)
http://www.elderscrollsonline.com/en-us/news/post/2013/07/03/creating-eso-the-kwama (19/02/16)
http://jamesngart.com/insectoidarmy.html (19/02/16)
http://carolzilla.deviantart.com/art/Bug-peeps-533025477 (21/02/16)

Then I attempted 3 ideas: 1st a scaley menacing creature, but I feel like I fell short of making it look intimidating. The 2nd idea was a more cartoony fly-esque creature that weilds four weapons, which doesn't look too bad. Lastly I went with the idea of making something that is inspired by a butterfly, and tried making an anthropmorphic creature that would appear elegant, just like a butterfly.

I like the potential of the butterfly lady, as I think they could appear elegant but also battle ready with their mask and sword. From this I produced a model sheet, similar to my 3D statue:

After this I produced a 3-quarter-view, in which I played a bit with shading and the background:

Princess Papillon

 An monarch from a kingdom in a faraway land on a rite of passage to become the next heir to the throne, where they must prove themself a worthy ruler. They are as dedicated, capable and understanding as they are swift and deadly. They also have a strong sense of justice, aiding those who are unfairly treated and punishes those who thinks they are above moral standards.

After some feedback I altered the 3-Quarter-View and adjusted the image to appear brighter, lowered the opacity of the wings to appear slightly transparent as well as altering the style to fit the character's graceful nature:

 

I enjoyed drawing this character in this pose, however I feel that the only part I dislike would be the head shape and highights. Despite this I feel that this concept image portrays their backstory well.