Animals and Creatures/ Artist research. Terryl Whitlatch

I want to begin my animal artist research by looking at Terryl Whitlatch. I have known about her work for quit a long time now and have always found it to be very interesting. She illustrates a mix of real creatures and her own fantasy creations, some of which have been used in Lucasfilm. I thaught this was why it would be good to look at her work as I will also have to create my own fantasy animal. 

This is an example of Terryl Whitlatch's style

She is very understanding of animal anatomy and zoology which shows in her work. I think this really helps with the made up beast designs because it makes them more believable. It makes the creatures seem more like real living things. Her illustrations are drawn by hand which makes them even more impressive. I think this helps with the texture on the animals as digital colouring can often look fake and plastic, it gives them a more organic look. I’m not sure what medium she uses, I know she uses Copic markers but there might be other medium in her work. I like her use of colour, she manages to use bright and interesting colours but still keeps an organic look.

some anatomy drawings and notes on monkeys

Another one of her own creatures

Some more anatomy study's, this time of Deer & Antelope

I want to remember Terryl Whitlatch when doing my own designs. I want my creature to look interesting and well thought out. I also want to remember the real world and how animals work if I am to make a convincing beast.

below is a link to Terryl Whitlatch site.Its well worth a look.

 http://talesofamalthea.com/