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, March 25, 2020

Avian Alphabet to colour

As Covid-19 sweeps the planet, NZ has declared it a national emergency and we enter into our lockdown period from midnight tonight.
Now is the time to finally write that book you've always said you'd write - if only you had the time! - it's the chance to take up painting (provided you got the supplies before the stores closed), or make a mark on your "to read" pile, or play board games with family or flatmates or whomever you happen to be staying with on midnight 25th March.
I've decided to share some of my old lineart to educate and entertain. Every few days I'll update my blog with some lineart images that you can print off and colour in. I'll also upload my tutorial on "how to draw a kea" and if you want me to do a tutorial on something else, let me know in the comments below!
These images today come from an unfinished project of mine: a bird alphabet where each page featured a family of birds that began with that letter. Alas, I ran out of motivation (and possibly bird species) because I've only done half the alphabet, but here they are for your colouring pleasure!
Your challenge - should you choose to accept it - is to look up each species (the names are on them in teeny tiny print) and colour them accurately. OR, if you prefer, go wild! Colour them however you want.
And if you do colour them in and want to share your finished image, please comment below!











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