Colonial Marines have gone in and torched the hive, igniting the eggs and the vicious warriors have come out to defend it, fangs bared, talons raised.

Born out of an initial sketch, I used this as an exercise to learn Clip Studio Paint's more "painterly" side. As a long term fan of Cameron's Aliens, I had always wanted to paint up an Alien piece at some point. Seemed only fitting. I also put my spin on the Warrior design, elongating the body, making it more feminine and graceful.