Right? It's impressive because it's only intended to fool birds, so I would understand if it didn't read as a spider in human eyes, but no it really is convincingly real to humans too.
For the record, I have 0 issue with the idea of the tail shape being exaggerated for artistic purposes, I just don't understand it when showcasing it in a "wow isn't nature amazing" type of context.
Photo source: www.shutterstock.com/sv/image-pho...
Using a hummingbird as an example of prey is particularly stupid for probably obvious reasons, but then replacing the tail with a real spider, why? How is it not more remarkable to see what it actually looks like, which is an extremely effective example of biomimicry that's still plausibly real?
Collecting up spider-tailed horned viper references for a kofi request. I can't understand the obsession with deliberately misrepresenting nature to make it "more exctiting" for clicks. One is AI generated and one's a photomanip but both have the same issue at its core.
Metallic Skarmory my beloved
A thylacine lying down with eyes closed, a series of four red stars surround it's body. The text reads Lost Soul and curls along the tail.
A skull faced canine with dark fur with three swords piercing it's neck, and chain collar. It has red stars spread around, and grey smoke. Text reads Become Endless.
Now that my bag is home, I can FINALLY open the shop again offer these out to anyone that missed them! Only open for another week before I head off to more conventions.
skulldog.storenvy.com
a soft, cat-like gryphon with her paws folded up under her. painted on a post-it using the mildly exciting shades of brown from the previous post
a gryphon, too
Archaion Episode Four - Heal Thyself
A short synopsis here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Extracted images here:
Archaion Episode Five - The City of the Flesh Eaters
A short synopsis here: drive.google.com/drive/folder...
Extracted images here:
Shadow of the Colossus
An anthropomorphic character based off of a fishing lure with a fire tiger coloration
A very a-LURE-ing character I got to design!
Attack for @xylographica.bsky.social 🧡
#artfight #artfight2025 #teamfossils #turkeyvulture
adorable
Revenge for @sketchbuck.bsky.social 💛
#artfight #artfight2025 #teamfossils
Swallow-Tailed Kite for a ko-fi supporter, thanks for the support!
ko-fi.com/lazert
#birds
These are available in complete sets of 10 stickers, or as randomly-selected individual stickers.
Come in 3 colour variations, including a holographic and non-holo version of each colour.
Pigeon Stickers are now available in my BigCartel store!
lazert.bigcartel.com/product/low-...
#BSNM #bigcartel #pigeonsky
Some more still renders of my Pigeon 3D model, in various poses and from various angles
#blender3D #pigeonsky
More in thread ↓
Pigeon wings
Just wanted to show the articulation for this model in motion.
#blender3D #3Danimation #birds #pigeonsky
Still renders (blue)
#blender3D #pigeonsky #birds
Pigeon 3D model, personal project
Render 1/3
#blender3D #pigeonsky #birds
Scissor-Tailed Flycatcher for a ko-fi supporter, thanks for the support!
ko-fi.com/lazert
#birds
Would you be interested in 2D illustration commissions in this style?
Poll on tumblr, if you have an account and want to participate: www.tumblr.com/lazer-t/7889...
July 2025's Sticker Club is now live!
#BSNM #StickerClub #KofiMembership
ko-fi.com/lazert/tiers
This month's design is a Bushy-Tailed Opossum!
Join before August 1st to get this design.
More info in the thread below ↓
Bushy-Tailed Opossum
This illustration is July's Sticker Club design!
ko-fi.com/lazert/tiers
#mammals
Tufted Ground Squirrel
This illustration is June's Sticker Club design!
#mammals
South American Coati for a ko-fi supporter, thanks for the support!
ko-fi.com/lazert
#mammals
Atlantic Tarpon for a ko-fi supporter, thanks for the support!
ko-fi.com/lazert
#marinelife
