/lit/ - Literature

>>21246946
Been thinking about this for a while.
There are pros and cons to each. 3 is the most 'professional' looking, but as a result, it's the most plain in a lot of ways despite its detail. It is very good, don't get me wrong, but it doesn't have the depth of simplicity that 1 and 2 have. It has more flash and polish, but less staying power.
The change in posture of the monster in 1 and 2 creates more intrigue in the viewer. 'It' appears hunched over like a predator, and to come from below, out of the shadows, while simultaneously be floating above. It's this uncertainty of positioning that creates a feeling of unease and tension.
With the empty space it's as though this creature appears from the darkness. It's what you don't see in 1 and 2 that scares you, and draws you in.
One thing your choice might depend on is whether this creature sits back, detached, and plays, or if it grabs you from the shadows.
3 is the safest option. 1 and 2 are riskier, but potentially brilliant.
I've seen 3 before, but 1 and 2 are different.
Just my opinion.