I'm taking a break for a while, but I just wanted to show you all how I designed the beast for my sapphic version of beauty and the beast.

I wanted a design that would make you wonder if the person cursed was a man or a woman.

So in some designs I added elements of both male and female features in different animals.

I also wanted a vibe of those 80's dark fantasy movies, like labyrinth, or the dark crystal.

I was first trying cats.

But I opted for more sharp, strict lines.

Then I was trying owls, then cattle, then sheep.

But none of them felt right.

I tried wolves.

But I wanted it to have luxurious hair, And I couldn't really do that on a wolf.

Then I tried goats, but having a beard wouldn't suit it.

After weeks, of coming up with different combinations, I was getting fed up.

One of the days I had purchased myself a "Queen" t-shirt, because I love the band, and I got inspired by the designs of the lions on the logo.

The curly hair, the bright orange fur.

I went back over my designs, I tried lions but it just couldn't work without it looking completely male.

Then I went back to cats.

I wanted it ugly, but gentle.

Unpleasant, but cuddly.

And that's when I decided, I should model it after a Persian cat.

And it works.

Obviously I added unnatural features like horns, tusks and fangs.

So with that all said and done, that's how I designed the beast.

I hope you all enjoy my sketches, and my artwork!

Peace and love your friendly neighbour CoolerGlove 🙏 

Sapphic beauty and the beast: *Beast* concept art and designs! 🌹

Sapphic beauty and the beast: Beast concept art and designs! 🌹