The devouring spike

Hi blog, I will attempt to retrace the steps I took to finish my animation titled 'The Devouring Spike". This will document the process as well as test renders. I believe that the best way to describe the work progression is to submit visuals that speak for themselves. So here it is - the concept

Synopsis: Take away the water of the great oceans and what you get is a dry sea bed. But what inhabits it? Here, a creature is inhabits a sand-filled environment. An odd looking plant-like creature with branches as sharp as a knife all over its body. The plant’s structure is combined with a sluggish appearance. Its plant-like qualities make this an interesting organism, giving a sort of impression that it is a product of man and nature, particularly in its hunting movements when hunting and consuming it’s prey. The slug is connected to the ground which makes it even more interesting.