Science of Creature Design

Author: Terryl Whitlatch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781624650291
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
What is creature design? We all have a notion--mostly consisting of evocative images of otherworldly beings galloping, swimming, flying, and often attacking the hero of an epic film or story. But what makes a creature believable? In the follow-up to her bestseller, Animals Real and Imagined: The Fantasy of What Is and What Might Be, world-renowned artist Terryl Whitlatch reveals the secret behind believable creature design: anatomy. How anatomy applies practically to the natural history and story is the prime cornerstone on which successful creature design hangs, whether the creature is real or imaginary. Studying, understanding, drawing, and applying accurate anatomy to an imaginary creature will make viewers suspend their disbelief to welcome a new vision into their worlds. We invite you to immerse yourself in the intricate workings of numerous animal anatomies--and the beauty they possess--in the Science of Creature Design: Understanding Animal Anatomy. Whitlatch's delightful and charismatic illustrations will inform and thrill readers with every turn of the page. She shares valuable techniques reaped from years working for Lucasfilm and Walt Disney Feature Animation, and on such films as Jumanji, Brother Bear, and The Polar Express. In addition, Whitlatch exemplifies an endless love for real animals that continues to inspire her fantastic imaginary creatures, which have captivated audiences around the world.

Fundamentals of Creature Design

Author: 3D Total Publishing
Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing
ISBN: 9781912843121
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
The world's best creature designers and concept artists provide a groundbreaking and unique insight into their creative processes and practices.

Animals Real and Imagined

Author: Terryl Whitlatch
Publisher: Titan Publishing Company
ISBN: 9780857681089
Category : Anatomy, Artistic
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"There is no end to the diverse and unique creatures that Terryl Whitlatch creates for us with her solid knowledge of anatomy and boundless imagination. Especially intriguing are the hundreds of anatomical notes that are dispersed among her sketches, educating and enlightening us to the foundation of living bodies and their mechanics."--The publisher.

Fantastic Creatures and How to Draw Them

Author: Kev Walker
Publisher: Search Press Limited
ISBN: 1781266174
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 83

Book Description
Delve deep into a magical world of Kev Walker, and learn how to draw 30 fascinating, beautiful and curious creatures that wander through it. A renowned comic book artist and illustrator, Kev Walker will help you master the art of sketching and illustrating a collection of marvellous beasts through his how-to-art exercises, accompanied by his fascinating advice and the techniques used by professionals like himself. From elementals that stalk you at night or the beasts that lurk beneath the water to the sand creatures that wander the lonely deserts of North Africa, there is a whole world of terrifyingly beautiful monsters to learn of and inspire you. Find stunning finished illustrations along with exciting ideas, hints, and practical lessons on how to recreate the monster yourself, including suggestions for adding movement and texture. From there, morph this precious-looking book into your very own sketchbook-journal and record and design your own fierce creations on the interactive pages inside. Stick and paste inspiring photographs and drawings onto the pages, work little sketches onto the plain sheets, and paint the amazing minute details that appear on your own beast's form - this will be your personal and ultimate notebook journaling your dark adventures. With dozens of imaginative illustrations to inspire, discover this captivating bestiary now and create your own inky keepsake of these legendary creatures to treasure and share.

Wildlife of Star Wars

Author: Terryl Whitlatch
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452147663
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 175

Book Description
This field guide offers a unique look at the creatures that populate the Star Wars galaxy. Packed with hundreds of detailed and colorful illustrations of exotic entities in a wide array of habitats—from the ice fields of Hoth and the pastures of Naboo to the concrete jungle of Coruscant—this entertaining and comprehensive classic also provides information on the mating habits, feeding patterns, and defense mechanisms of these incredible beasts.

Every Creature Has a Story

Author: Janaki Lenin
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9353577071
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
We are surrounded by an astounding variety of lifeforms. Over millennia, they have evolved to exploit unique niches, in the process developing features and skills that set them apart.Have you ever wondered what price the giraffe pays for its long neck? The neck increases its blood pressure to pump blood up to its brain, which endangers its life every time it bends down to drink. Or have you thought about how female nightingales decide which male will share the burdens of parenthood with them? They listen to prospective candidates' songs to gauge if they'd make good fathers. And did you know that glassfrogs pee on their eggs and the gender of bearded dragons is fixed by sex chromosomes or temperature?In Every Creature Has a Story, Janaki Lenin draws us towards the wonders of the natural world in evocative and witty words. She uncovers the surprising, sometimes bizarre but always amazing ways in which creatures breed and survive, from spiders salivating during sex and snails entombing their parasites into their shells to elephants developing immunity to cancer. After reading this book, you'll never look at nature in the same way again.

Animal Anatomy for Artists

Author: Eliot Goldfinger
Publisher: OUP USA
ISBN: 0195142144
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
From horses and cats to elephants and giraffes, this is the definitive reference on animal anatomy for painters, sculptors, and illustrators. 104 halftones, 281 line drawings, 100 photos.

Mythical Beasts: an Artist's Field Guide to Designing Fantasy Creatures

Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: 3dtotal Publishing
ISBN: 9781909414488
Category : Animals, Mythical, in art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn to draw mythical and fantasy beasts with 3dtotal Publishing's essential compendium of 30 different fantasy creatures.

Principles of Creature Design

Author: Terryl Whitlatch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781624650215
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Designing a captivating creature simply for it to exist against a white background and going no further is a purely academic exercise. Designing a creature that can survive in a world, interact with its own and other species, and go on to make an impact, is designing with intent. This is the end goal of creature design and what you will witness in this latest book from industry expert Terryl Whitlatch. With decades of experience in the entertainment industry, developing creatures for Star Wars: Episode 1 -- The Phantom Menace and Beowulf, among other films, Whitlatch offers an abundance of valuable advice throughout the Principles of Creature Design. For Whitlatch, there's not limit to what can be imagined with an open mind, though the journey may not always be an easy one. It's what she calls "Chasing the unicorn." We will surely enjoy joining her on her journey, filled with creatures so vivid, whimsical, and elaborate that we will wish -- or wonder -- if they are real."--Back cover.

The Science of Creature Design

Author: Terryl Whitlatch
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781166895
Category : Animals, Mythical, in art
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
A follow up to 'Animals Real and Imagined', Terryl Whitlatch shares the science and principles behind her captivating creature designs. Taking lessons from her online courses offered on the website, she leads the reader on a visual journey through creating amazing creatures from one's own imagination.