When concepting the idea for my lava monster I decided to step away from my normally cutesy and cartoonistic art style and go for a darker, more menacing-looking creature. I took inspiration from many rock monster designs where the lava would spill from the crevices in their stoned bodies as they stare fiercely towards the viewer, ready to attack! I love how vibrant the tone differences are from the dull stone bodies and the bright lava seeping through the cracks.

I'm quite happy with my end design and feel it nicely depicts the terror-stricken monster that I wanted to create with it's piercing eyes and, long horns and jagged stone body.