Bug Bear Concept

I was inspired to create a Bug Bear because I love the lore of the British Isles, where they are spectral bears believed to lure children into the woods. They are the source of the modern phrase " Boogey Man".

Exploration of the creature through silhouettes.

Picking a few silhouettes to refine and sketch in defining features for the creature.

Creating a more refined image of the concept.

Exploration of different types of faces for the creature.

Sketching out different poses.

Playing with another pose for the Bug Bear.

A colored illustration of the Bug Bear.