Principles of Creature Design Creating Imaginary Animals
“Principles of Creature Design Creating Imaginary Animals” by Terryl Whitlatch, published by Design Studio Press in 2015, is an illustrated guide that delves into the intricate process of creature design. This 224-page book explores the importance of creating beings that not only exist visually but also thrive within their environments, interacting meaningfully with other species. Whitlatch draws on her extensive experience in the entertainment industry, providing insights into the intentionality behind designing creatures that resonate with audiences.
Readers will find a wealth of techniques and conceptual approaches that emphasize the significance of developing creatures with depth and purpose. The book covers various aspects of art and drawing, focusing on how to create imaginative animals that evoke emotional responses, whether endearing or repulsive. Whitlatch encourages an open-minded exploration of creativity, inviting readers to engage with the whimsical and elaborate creatures that populate her work. This edition serves as both a practical resource and an inspiring journey into the world of creature design.
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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–the end goal of creature design and what you’ll witness in this latest book from industry veteran Terryl Whitlach. With decades of experience in the entertainment industry, developing creatures for Star Wars: Episode 1–The Phantom Menace and Beowulf, among other projects, she offers valuable advice on how to develop otherworldly beings that are not just stunning in appearance, but also possess qualities that will endear viewers to them, or repulse, if that’s the intent. For Whitlatch, there’s no 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 that are so vivid, whimsical, and elaborate that we will wish–or wonder if–they are real.
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