(the acronym is in french)
Weeving (Tisser in french) : a beak, inspired by the weaverbird.
Assemble : Hands, inspired by the beaver.
Secrete : Spider's abdomen, to secrete a web.
Dig (Creuser in french): With big claws, like certain birds.
Occupy : The coconut, concept inspired by the coconut octopus, that uses the coconut as a shelter.
I was instructed to use a colour pallet designed for the exhibition and to create a friendly character for children using the elements of the acronym. Multiple sketches were completed each with a different focus. One sketch was reminiscent of a penguin, another a macaque, while the chosen design was inspired by the shape of an emu!
After the first sketch, I elaborated on different variations of the chosen design, then once the changes were approved, I made several coloured sketches.
It wasn’t until all of these variables were approved that I started illustrating the final piece which included all the details the client was expecting. Since all the illustration is done digitally, several rounds of corrections are included in the price of the work to make sure everything is exactly to the liking of the client. The Tascosaurus abritus was thus created, and the Biodome used the illustration as part of an educational game for the summer of 2018.
