Aardvark Unicorn?! RANDOM CREATURE DESIGN #15

[@DinaNorlund]

Omg I forgot to ask for a name! What should we call her? :D

[@sockeyesoren]

Maybe gemdweller? I thought of a little backstory for the species. When a gemdweller is born it has no horn and no gems. Around the agen of 3 the horn will be fully grown. Gemdwellers get really old. The older they get the more gems will be seen over the body. Gemdwellers are shy and love the sunshine. They'll often lie down in it and make their gems shimmer in the light. Gemdwellers really like mist to travel trough. Their long tails curve the mist and they'll run trough, making a path trough the mist. Gemdwellers aren't good as pets but they'll often help travelers or fishermen with their ability to 'sculpt' mist, in exchange for berries or other fruit. When a gemdweller passes away it will leave all it's gemstones behind in a pile, which the others who were there will gather and hide around the forest. This was really fun to write! I hope you guys like it as well!

[@manuscriptquills2878]

Pulcra or Lapida? (These are Latin for ‘beautiful’ and ‘stone’) I absolutely love your creature designs!

[@nyasterdoggo1394]

Owi I love this I hope Dina Norlund picks it

[@smolmuffin9543]

Mist stone

[@sofiaruhh300]

@@sockeyesoren wow, I love the background story, but I think they would rather lie under the moonlight instead

[@Kateca2000]

The long tailed Amalgamate. A creature named for the variety of gemstones infused to its body from birth. They are said to be born deep within the earth’s crust and upon maturity they leave their birthplace to find mates. The gemstones along their body are said to differ depending on region and depth.

[@edenbarnes1345]

Katelyn Cox Love this

[@e.g.2261]

Thissssssss😍

[@thatdootdevice1143]

Socially Awkward Art lol same but I can’t draw at all! 🤣

[@Ryan-tl7xk]

And they are an endangered species from being hunted for their gems

[@intenseartage]

Bro I love your “mystical” animal designs, I really appreciate artist that have a lot of like artwork of strange Creatures

[@DinaNorlund]

Thank you! I really really enjoy making these strange critters

[@sweetmelons2645]

Possibly as a name for this one could be ‘One-Horned Snuffler’ or ‘Crystal Earth Uniark’

[@beepy_boopy]

This just popped up in my feed, 5 years later, I’m sad now, rip Dina 😭

[@AnotherMADCreation]

I'm truly envious of your creativity, I'm great at realism but this kind of stuff is so hard for me! I love watching your total process, thank you for making these videos.

[@jinja-ninga97c21]

I've just looked and the face reminds me of a dash hound, still interiging and adorable

[@DinaNorlund]

Omg you’re right xD

[@chelsbee]

i feel like the addition of magical elements is cool!! she looks gorgeous!!

[@FreyaWarr]

You know, I put your videos on for background noise so I can art along, but I just love watching you draw so dang much! I get distracted by your beautiful art and get nothing done myself 😂😜😋❤️

[@karrinasimpson6166]

Not boring at all!!!! So pretty!!

[@ello-olle]

Name ideas! I did some research and in Colombia, Australia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and Madagascar, there are lots of precious stones with - Colombia being the biggest producer of emeralds, - Africa (in general) of diamonds - Madagascar of sapphires - Sri Lanka of 50+ gems (including sapphires) - Myanmar of rubies - Australia of Opals As the creatures always have a country in their name, I thought you could use those. Specifically, The creature reminded me most of opals and diamonds, so I used African/Australian :) *Some actual names:* - Australian cave dweller - African horned diamond hunter - Australian opal decorator (the creature has gems on it, I thought that it’d be cute to have it decorate itself with gems) - Australian horned treasure seeker - Australian opal collector Hopefully I was able to help and have a good day everyone :D

[@NatalieConner-zr6oj]

cool way to draw (amazing way to draw)

[@kimwilliams4841]

So I kinda wrote a bit if you're comfortable with reading for a bit read on. Hiya Dina! It's me again! :) I think she should be called the Queen WeatherHarmonizer She looks too majestic to be just a normal WeatherHarmonizer so I was thinking that she was the queen. My ideas for this were that she can control (when shes scared) where fog and mist appears to hide her stunning appearance from predators (that's why shes called a WEATHER Harmonizer). I also thought that she would like to bring peace to her forest home so she can scatter about luck wherever she goes (that's why I put Harmonizer in her name) I think all WeatherHarmonizer's live in one big cave (like bees in hives) and only the Queen WeatherHarmonizer can have children with passing males. A bit like elephants I think the males leave the Storm (group of WeatherHarmonizer's) at around 2 to fend for themselves. I think when at birth young Symphonies (baby or under 2 WeatherHarmonizer's) have no gems (and cry like beautiful music or Symphonies that's where I got the name) as the gems represent respect and power and as the females grow up whichever WeatherHarmonizer has the most gems when the Queen dies is the next heir. The males how ever compeat for the shiniest coats, fluffiest tails and sharpest claws for protecting and comforting their young. Whichever male looks the best gets to have a Symphony with the Queen. The females earn their beautiful and biggest semi-precious gemstones and dagger sharp horns by eating the most succulents and drinking the most honey while Males will only eat fish. Males will have 2 horns and greenish, blueish and blackish coats so they can camouflage and hardly ever go outside as they tunnel to find other Storms if these creatures ever do go outside it's at night as they're the least vulnerable then. Male WeatherHarmonizer's (or Stags) are caring fathers and stay with their young until they are 2 then leave that storm. Female WeatherHarmonizer's or Beauties (sometimes called Mare's) comfortably live with their young until they are 5 then continue their lives female WeatherHarmonizer's can fast for 6 months without starving that's why they are such good mothers. I hope this helped! Thanks for reading. Xxx

[@hans-sniekers-art]

I love her (I'm calling it a her) I love the colors, the shapes and how strange yet familiar this creature is

[@lilcoyoteeggg]

The creature being female is canon because the artist referred to it as a her too.

[@jessic.6300]

[@DinaNorlund]

Omg yes... I didn’t even think of that, they would look so handsome :D

[@jessic.6300]

@@DinaNorlund I shared my male one to you on Twitter :3

[@kymgriffiths974]

I think this is my favourite creature design so far. I really love everything about it 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@cadence8977]

Such a pretty creature design! I love the misty aspect

[@Aurora-uf1di]

I just found your Random creature design video from July 2017 as I was looking for inspiration for creature design and I couldn't be happier T-T Thank you for all the fantastic inspiration!

[@greedy4697]

Just found you. I'm only five minutes into the video. And I've already subscribed.

[@neelu3497]

I love how you blended the pink and all the other colours but the one ☝️ I love soooo much is the sparklessss

[@angellamorgan111]

I love your creativity and persistence! You even said yourself “wow I’m making this so much harder for myself...” but you still stuck with it! You’re such an inspiration. Congrats on 100k!

[@mjpete27]

You always manage to create fantastical creatures that seem to be able to exist in the world! Wonderful cards too! I hope your able to get some more Patreon's too!

[@criss-crosschilly9110]

I love your long videos to listen to while being creative myself 🤗

[@avatarluvr1654]

oh my gosh! yay! your videos always calm me down when i’m having bad anxiety. i so need this right now. ill grab my sketchbook right away! love ya, dina! 💛

[@DinaNorlund]

Oh please do

[@oanavasut1234]

you could try to mix together multiple mythical creatures next time 😃 i did that once and i made a griffin-centaur that i called a centogriph. basically a centaur with griffin instead of horse lower body

[@justmaniacal1650]

Aaaa I love your beautiful art SOOOO MUUUCH!!! I wish I had your talent! Thanks so much for doing this all for us, and yourself! I really really enjoy these episodes! Once again, thanks so much ❤❤❤

[@steliosstanis2125]

That's Beautiful Creature Design, it's like a New Unicorn!!!🦄🦄🦄

[@zeniittinen]

I'd suggested an alligator gar :D Would love to see you do something with it someday ♥ But yeah, I love this aardva-corn! The shimmering is very pretty.

[@shazo335]

Omgomgomg that was me that put aardvark 😍😂 I'm so excited *continues to watch* Edit: I love her so much ^^

[@DinaNorlund]

Omg yay congrats!! It made for a surprisingly elegant unicorn haha, thank you :D

[@spidermansbf]

Aarlemcorn? Gem-Lemaardicorn? Lemuraardicorn? Gem-Aardisturicorn? Aardvuricorn? Aarvuristicorn? Gemaardisturicorn? I have no idea what type of name this creature would have but those are my ideas. (Also, the aardvark unicorn looks beautiful)

[@DinaNorlund]

So many ideas thank you! :D

[@anukp7955]

I was wondering how your creature designs look so good compared to mine, and I realized you "blend" the animals together well, and it looks like it could actually be an animal! I love your vids, they're so creative and inspire me to draw :D

[@thatdootdevice1143]

I love watercolours they’re so cool I rlly wanna do this now! 😃 I love drawing animals

[@henriettaabeyta1457]

Interesting. A little bit like how I imagine a Carbuncle with wings above inspired by the Pink Fairy Armadillo species, but its scales taking over small dragon designs where real Armadillos aren't smooth.

[@WhippoorWispWillow]

The Ardystalos, known primarily for their long, elegant horns and tails, are said to appear only once in a blue moon, (but not in the sarcastic sense of the phrase) in forgotten misty places in abandoned forests, mountain-tops and the occasional hilltop spring. It is also said that anyone that so much lays eyes on any such creature, with any form of I'll intent, whether towards the Ardystalos itself, or anyone/thing else will have their heart examined by all creatures present, and, if found to be truly unrepentant, will have done to them the very same thing they were plotting to do to whomever they had I'll intent for, if murder, the last thing they ever see is the gentle glow from the gemstones of the Ardytalos.

[@LunaRaiye]

I'm new to your channel and recently subscribed! This is my first comment and I just wanted to say I love your artwork, art style and your calm and silly personality! I'm always nervous on commenting and that I have social anxiety, but I wanted to comment and let you know this!💜

[@moonspiritartbycindyhill1084]

I love her

[@duke__]

They look like a princess! Like some kind of lunar Goddess or guardian. Like I think this the wise guardian of the moon that the main protagonist goes to for advice. I can imagine her speaking in a very deep but still regal and feminine voice. Basically, I love her.

[@alfishbein5332]

Your art is so creative and beautiful! You’re one of my biggest art inspirations.

[@peachooh]

Man, if your creatures would be behemoths to fight in Dauntless that would be absolutely freaking amazing!

[@Lolo_Sketches]

15:10 Tha would be very cool, and it's like a magic camouflage power since light reflecting off mist would make it a look like a hard to see bright shiny cloud. Low-vis mist powers haha

[@tams7411]

Thankyou so much for giving me a feature! ☺️ Im definitely entering this time too, I love these prompts, so beautiful, can't wait!✨

[@lazylemonzxd]

never heard of junicorn or id be doing that instead of kaijune. dang lol

[@DinaNorlund]

I heard of that one! Junicorn was a bit more appealing to me

[@onemig00]

I also heard of a shoujo (girl) themed prompt shou-JUNE and centers on anime girls XD... Now I want to come up with 12 months of fun themes just for the heck of it

[@Chaserbeam1]

This turned out so cute!

[@plumadeprimavera]

After this drawing I am so glad that you didn't get my suggestion because that was a mole rat😅

[@JerichoRedux]

Fenja Vanilla she would find a way to make it beautiful

[@plumadeprimavera]

@@JerichoRedux True😂

[@reapersatrashcan3792]

When you did last month’s creature design and made a whole backstory for it + planned out the coloring and design for it and then forget to color and post it :,D

[@alexislol2036]

At 7:01 Dina: what’s it called when they really wanna get food and then they get food Me:I had no idea that animal could get hangery

[@S_Rose_Myth]

Yes! More creature designs, I have been waiting for a new one lol

[@sunnysketches]

I love this unique unicorn! She’s so beautiful!

[@rachelodom6799]

Just found you recently. Love your creative art. Subscribing

[@littlelynx243]

😱😱 how do your designs always work so well?? Mine always fail and don’t fit or just really don’t work out for some reason.. but yours always look so amazing even if the animals make it seem impossible!!

[@scarlettrose2746]

Oh wow!!!! she's so pretty and ethereal I love her!!!!

[@fr0ghe335]

30:09 THERES ME OMG ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@xeternaleclipse]

Solid Berry So cute !!💕

[@matildef9933]

I love you art

[@DinaNorlund]

Aw thank you!

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

You are absolutely the master of creature design! So creative!

[@mariabee901]

I love the unicorn and pastel so much!

[@Ana36377]

The Magnificent Monoark. This animal lives in forest clearings in temperate, deciduous forests near streams of water. They are elusive and hard to find. Their spots resemble semi-precious river stones. This creature is about the size of a fox and have the ability to disappear in a flash by shimmering like a mirror to blend into its surroundings. Males have a horn to attract mates and will spar each other to impress females. It has four toes on each foot capped with hooves (yes, they are considered hooves). These animals are nocturnal and will come out at night, being more active during full moons. These animals are omnivores, and will eat a variety of foods including insects, fruits and leaves. They have a certain taste for ants. I hope you like this description for this creature! I love the design so much!

[@NadaSerafimovic]

I would love to have your artbook with all the creature sketches and final versions like this in it... Will you ever consider publishing something like that?

[@thepencilwizard7585]

Omg my drawing actually got featured at the end I’m so happy at 30:45

[@rosesina]

I LOVE randomcreaturedesigns!!! So inspiring and they all turn out sooo cute! :3

[@meetmebitherainbow4150]

This is screaming at me to use it in my dungeons and dragons game. Super cool. Definitely subscribing

[@wahhbajack]

How have I never heard of Junicorn oh my GOODDD

[@madman0404]

This is the first video of seen from your Chanel. it's AMAZING your art is soooooooo good. And I love your art style.

[@andreaharinuan2886]

Wow you are going crazy whit the unicorn

[@amelialavellan8689]

She's so beautiful!

[@melissavines4454]

So delicate and beautiful! You are so very talented!

[@sunnyspaget9367]

I love your art sooo much! Also when you do your next creature creation you should use either the Indian bull frog or the rosy maple moth Edit: at least look them up

[@DinaNorlund]

Oooh those two together would make a pretty crazy design xD

[@misty56770]

Love your videos! Could you please do a cheap sketchbook review of 3 or more sketchbooks? i feel like a lot of artists would find that useful :D

[@lps_twixspirit5015]

0:25 Am I the only one who thought she was gonna say Pride? >//

[@DinaNorlund]

Omg could have! :0

[@littlelynx243]

Naw, me too

[@ectotoxic6569]

wow this is amazing!!

[@deborahelizabeth8113]

I love your sense of creativity and I really respect you as an artist. Your work is so inspiring!😭💚💚

[@victoriaalambdin6254]

Ooooomg I love this sooo much💕💕 it’s so inspiring how talented you are 😊

[@DinaNorlund]

Gosh thank you so much! :D

[@lemonwater7169]

You are soo talented and creative. One day I wish I would be able to do my own creature designs

[@kimtaehyung8544]

Dina I noticed your drawings in the beginning, I’m kinda new to your channel and would love to see a sketch book tour ♥️♥️♥️

[@DshvldDuckie]

I wish for like every five creature cards you finish you could make a "pack" available for all of us who can't join the monthly patreon subscription on etsy maybe?? I absolutely adore all your mystical creatures and I find myself imagining all their lore and stories as you make them. Keep up the amazing work and thank you for your consideration.

[@K-popcovers0975]

Your drawing is so so cute and beautiful 😍😍❤️

[@hazelkelly4214]

I know this is a lot of work but u should do ALL your random creature designs as the wired needle felted creatures u have OR u could do a poll on Instagram on what random creature everyone wants you to turn into a wire felted creature❤️❤️❤️

[@jayladoodles5047]

long-eared lunaicorn

[@zenlilystudios2753]

love the color scheme

[@verloreneseelehill8552]

I will buy the 2 pack of cards 😁

[@zebu5550]

Your art is so inspiring and beautiful ❤️ whenever I don't feel to draw, your videos help me to draw and try new things 😊

[@DinaNorlund]

Yay thank you! Happy I can inspire you :D

[@szushycat]

This a gorgeous creature 😍

[@lartundota]

OMG your unicorn’s are SOO beutiful❤😍😊☺️

[@thatsmymarmmy]

You draw really good UwU

[@lavender6982]

Can you do a watercolor tutorial???

[@Ko-Komori]

YAYY I LOVE THESE VIDEOS!

[@DinaNorlund]

YAY so happy! :D

[@kaitlynroberts5027]

Love how this came out? Who would have known an aardvark could make such a cute unicorn? OMG YOU JUST SAID THE SAME THING IN THE VIDEO LIKE 2 SECONDS AFTER I TYPED THIS! 😂😂😂 Seriously tho you did a could job of using the animal as influence yet still creating something unique and magical.

[@fxckme4736]

We have been truly blessed

[@purpl3lina]

She is so cute.

[@Lolo_Sketches]

Such beautiful art ❤

[@nyasterdoggo1394]

It’s beautiful

[@dark_slayer6918]

I do drawings with mythical creatures,but bro you draw so good!and it (the name ) could be manora

[@thatsweetdemon3643]

So cute I love it, it's lovely creature

[@DinaNorlund]

Aw thank you

[@thatsweetdemon3643]

@@DinaNorlund no problem!

[@spike_factory]

Your art work is beautiful u have gained a subscriber

[@treacybozard7062]

Omg first and love this channel it needs a lot more subs 🙂😃

[@DinaNorlund]

pfff 100k is loads haha! xD Thank you though

[@treacybozard7062]

Your welcome

[@ChibiSugar]

Oh my god is that an iPhone 5 (S?) ? I love that you're still using that phone, it has always been a fantastic phone hahaha. Sorry, off topic.. :P

[@DinaNorlund]

Hahaha yup 5s! I love the shape xD if I would ever get a “new” phone again it would be a SE!

[@blueghostlight7521]

will there be a card of that cutie from the intro? its so adorable

[@kazzolijake2651]

So pretty!

[@Claybeadmaking-4life]

Love the aardvark

[@purplehaze2358]

I believe it is referred to as a univaark.

[@jonna0012]

it would be cool if you redesigned folklore/mythological creatures