Review: Principles of Creature Design

Part 2 of Star Wars artist, Terryl Whitlatch's latest Creature Design companions helps give you the push you need to make an impact with your designs

Our Verdict

Principles of Creature Design will give you that kick up the backside you need to level your creature designs up. With Whitlatch's inspirational illustrations and wise words, you will feel like she's sat beside you telling you, "you can do this!" On top of this, her Star Wars designs will without a doubt have trilogy fans more than a little excited.

For

  • Stunning imagery
  • Entire chapter dedicated to Star Wars creature designs
  • Inspiring, enthusiastic words that will inspire you to pick up a pencil
  • Essential for those who already know the basics (anatomy)
  • Companion guide for Science of Creature Design

Against

  • Not for absolute beginners (other than the awe-inspiring art!)
  • Could have had some more suggestions for practical exercises

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Principles of Creature Design Review: Cover

Terryl Whitlatch is an expert on creature design, and her new books will provide you with help to get you to the top of the game too!

Veteran artist, Terryl Whitlatch traced the importance of anatomy in her last offering, Science of Creature Design, and it is an essential guide for any illustrator. The follow up, Principles of Creature Design puts those skills into practise.

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The Verdict
10

out of 10

Principles of Creature Design

Principles of Creature Design will give you that kick up the backside you need to level your creature designs up. With Whitlatch's inspirational illustrations and wise words, you will feel like she's sat beside you telling you, "you can do this!" On top of this, her Star Wars designs will without a doubt have trilogy fans more than a little excited.

Alice Pattillo

Alice Pattillo is a freelance journalist with a passion for heavy metal, horror, science fiction, fantasy and comics. She has over seven years experience in magazines, formerly working as a staff writer at Creative Bloq, Imagine FX, Computer Arts and 3D World, as production editor for Guitar World and Guitar Player and online editor of Metal Hammer. 

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