Animal Hybrid #2 (Finfox)

For my second final animal hybrid illustration as part of the animals project, I have decided to merge the unique characteristics of two very different species together. I have taken some inspiration from the artist, Lucy Atkinson, in terms of mark making style, line use, and also the use of watercolour paint. You can find my research on here here, at this link. > (https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8837406714505932435#editor/target=post;postID=3227425674860409006;onPublishedMenu=posts;onClosedMenu=posts;postNum=24;src=postname).

http://www.lucyatkinsonillustration.co.uk/Animal-Illustration < image reference at this link.

You can see in this piece, how she uses a bold watercolour outline in her illustration.

My illustration draft plan, as a work in progress (WIP).

Creating the outline of my Finfox illustration, using watercolour paint.

The addition of colour, on my illustration.

The addition of mark making, and simple shading.

The coloured background, filled in with watercolour paint like the rest of the illustration.

The animals that I have taken inspiration from for this piece, is of a Fox, and a Dolphin (image above). The ways in which I have displayed this is quite clear, however I will note where the elements of the two creatures lie in this blog post. The reason I wanted to choose these animals in particular, is because I wanted to see what a hairless marine animal, would look like with some fur, also I wanted an animal with curves, but also with a mix of rough elements (fur).

The head is based around that of a Fox (image below), I tried my best to display this via the shape, and also the size. The ears very much resemble a fox also.

http://www.qrpfoxhunt.org/fox_hunt_logo.jpg < image reference found at this link.

I took a lot of ideas from my sketches of foxes, the opportunity came along to sketch one in primary form, as Amy brought in a taxidermy figure, of a Fox, that lay in a resting pose. this was very helpful, and it was the first time that I have seen a Fox up close. It gave me a lot of time to study it's anatomy.

Sketch of taxidermy Fox #1

Sketch of taxidermy Fox #2

Sketch of taxidermy Fox #3

My initial draft, I used this as a design plan, and also to see what a creature with Fox/Dolphin elements would look like.

The body has been based solely on a dolphin, this can be easily seen through the addition of fins, the colour, as well as a smooth body.

http://wallnen.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Dolphin-01-HD-Wallpaper.jpg < image reference at this link.

I took some research from a previous blog post that I posted earlier. In this post I looked at existing images of the animals for anatomical use, and as a reference point.

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Thomas.

Animal Hybrid Examples

http://io9.com/unholy-animal-hybrids-as-drawn-by-science-illustrators-511039747

This website link, is absolutely perfect for use in my animal research, and inspiration on creating weird animal hybrids.

http://io9.com/unholy-animal-hybrids-as-drawn-by-science-illustrators-511039747 < image reference at this link.

The animal featured in this illustration is entitled, 'Squirwolf'. It is of a half Wolf, half flying Squirrel. This image is my favourite example photo from the site, I love the animals used, and I think they work well together, the animal in a way looks like it would be a feasible, and believable creature. There are other examples of strange animal hybrids of course, that I will detail below this image.

http://io9.com/unholy-animal-hybrids-as-drawn-by-science-illustrators-511039747 < image reference at this link.

This illustration is called a 'Taranturaptor', the animal consists of a half Spider (Tarantula), half Raptor (Dinosaur)

http://io9.com/unholy-animal-hybrids-as-drawn-by-science-illustrators-511039747 < image reference at this link.

The above illustration is called, a 'Pandaroo'. a half Panda, half Kangaroo.

http://io9.com/unholy-animal-hybrids-as-drawn-by-science-illustrators-511039747 < image reference at this link.

This image features another strange animal hybrid, of a half Shrimp, half Bird (maybe a parrot).

This webpage provides excellent examples, and also gives me some inspiration of what can be created in the latter part of the assignment, which is to come up with four A3 creations, of non-existant, fictional animals.

I have pretty much thought of my four already, but I will take some inspiration from this post, and reflect this in my final animal hybrid pieces.

I will add to this :)

Thomas.

Abby Goodman (animal hybrid)

https://www.upriseart.com/photo_main?sort=artist&&pid=59

https://www.upriseart.com/photo_main?sort=artist&&pid=59 < image reference at this link

Spectacular animal hybrid art, made by Abby Goodman. I love this Deerfly that she has created.

It's so amazing. This illustration serves as an example of creating animal hybrids. In this case, the animal featured is half deer, and half butterfly. I love how the colours of both the deer and the butterfly match very closely, and how they fit together almost seamlessly. The bold outline of the wings really go well with the black background, and also match the deer's hooves perfectly.

I will be taking some inspiration from this piece. This image is a perfect example.



Thomas.

A3 Finals Ideas, and progress

This task on the brief, is for me to create 4 illustrations of made up animals.
I am starting work on the first of my A3 illustrations, and I have decided which animals I would like to use, for each one of my different illustrations.

Final #1) Eel, Fish, Hedgehog hybrid

Final #2) Fox, Dolphin

Final #3) Lemur, Bird, Beaver

Final #4) Wolf, Gecko, Snake

I am currently working on my first illustration, which is still in progress of course

I feel this illustration is coming along well, and I cannot wait to see what the final image will look like. Right now it looks very bare, but I will be adding dar more colour, and also some more detail, in order to make the piece appear more lifelike, and natural.

For this particular piece, I am taking some inspiration from Keith Brockie, by using watercolour paint, to give that very distinct watercolour visual look.

Thomas.