About the Project

The ZooTrophy Animal-a-Day project began on October 15th, 2013 as illustrator Angela "LemurKat" Oliver began working her way, systematically but selectively, through the alphabet and presenting, via social media, an illustrated animal to the world. Daily.

All pieces are drawn as 2.5 x 3.5 inch collectible cards, using a combination of polychromos and prismacolor pencils, along with other art materials. Many are still available for purchase ($10) or trade, so drop her an email if anything captures your eye or if there is an animal you wish to request.

It is predicted this project will take her at least two years to complete - with approximately 36 animals being drawn for each letter. She has also used the images to create a collectible hardback encyclopedia series, playing cards and a desk calendar, as well as the ZooTrophy collectible trading card game.

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Creature Feature #1: Aardvark

I was introduced a couple of days ago to the blog My Zoetrope in which the artist is drawing an animal every day and working her way through them all in alphabetic order.

And I thought - that's a good idea, let's see how long I can make an animal ATC a day for (probably until early November, when I start working on my NaNoWriMo novel).

Anyhow, presenting #1 which is, of course, the Aardvark:

The Aardvark is a placental mammal from the Order Tubulidenta and is found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterised by having a long snout and tongue, and powerful claws, with which it rips apart termite mounds believe licking up the insects within.


Working alphabetically - who can guess what animal I shall be drawing tomorrow?
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