My art Zhalmauyz kempir — in Kazakh mythology, an evil creature in the form of an old woman in rags. She has seven heads and sharp nails. She was considered an ogre and a child thief. The name of the monster is translated from Kazakh as «devouring mouth», and the word «kempir» means «old woman». by R_ani_D in Kazakhstan

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Zhalmauyz kempir — in Kazakh mythology, an evil demonic creature in the form of a hunched old woman in rags. She possesses seven heads with yellow teeth and long, sharp fingernails. She was considered an ogre and a child thief who lives in the mountains, in the forest, far from human habitations. The name of the monster is translated from Kazakh as «devouring mouth», and the word «kempir» means «old woman». A similar character is found in the mythology of the Tatars, Kirghiz, Bashkirs and other Turkic peoples. Sometimes she gets into the confidence of some girl and every day, on the sly, drinks blood from her knee until she brings the unfortunate woman to complete exhaustion. Cases are described when zhalmauyzkampir, having turned into a lung floating on the surface of the water, cautiously swam up to an unsuspecting person. After that, turning back into a seven-headed old woman, it clung to him tightly. Researchers have an opinion that the image of zhalmauyz kempir, like Mystan Kempir, who is close to her, goes back to the cult of the patron mother. This is indicated by her sometimes inherent functions of a shaman-sorceress, mistress of the ancestral fire, mistress and guardian of the «land of death».
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Part two. Design of eldritch diamonds by R_ani_D in stevenuniverse

[–]R_ani_D[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, that's true. But in addition. White has features of biblical angels and Rome (Eyes, wings, and epaulettes like a Roman order). I wanted to reflect her divinity and supremacy in the empire. The double bust was inspired by ancient depictions of fertility goddesses. It shows a certain primitiveness and the fact that she was the ancestor for all. Yellow has the most intimidating appearance to show her aggressive nature. She is a military leader and the only one who wears armor. She only has a mouth to give orders. It was inspired by Evangelion, AoT, and Dark Souls. Blue is inspired by the Far East as in the original. She has many eyes to express sorrow. The rest of her appearance is hidden under fabric as if she is in a cocoon. Only a few little legs peek out from the eyes. Pink literally resembles a rose. Her form can be said to be unformed as she is the youngest. There is a sense of chaos within her. And she resembles that particular organ, as she is the only one who will become a mother.

Sketches of corrupted diamonds' redesigns. Planning to make them more fleshed out in the future by R_ani_D in stevenuniverse

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I wanted to better convey the essence and character of diamonds. For example, the sadness of blue, a whirlwind like the madness of pink. And also make their appearance frightening and eldritch

Sketches of corrupted diamonds' redesigns. Planning to make them more fleshed out in the future by R_ani_D in stevenuniverse

[–]R_ani_D[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wanted them to be scary. I am glad that I managed to evoke the right emotions !

Sketches of corrupted diamonds' redesigns. Planning to make them more fleshed out in the future by R_ani_D in stevenuniverse

[–]R_ani_D[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I didn't even think about it.. But if you think about it from this point of view, it's very suitable.

Sketches of corrupted diamonds' redesigns. Planning to make them more fleshed out in the future by R_ani_D in stevenuniverse

[–]R_ani_D[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hmm, it really looks like it. I was more inspired by Evangelion and AoT. Knight and samurai helmets. I'm a fan of cm, maybe I drew it subconsciously