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.

Sunday, September 20, 2015

#684: Scorpionfish

 

The Scorpionfish are a Family of predominantly-marine fish, which contain some of the most venomous fishes in the world. There are hundreds of species, spread across the tropic and temperate seas. They are characterised by their spines, which adorn their body and appendages, and which contain venom glands. Most are ambush predators, relying on camouflage to hide them from their prey and using suction to, literally, inhale it. This fellow is a Spinycheeked Scorpionfish, found around the Florida coast.


Other species I have drawn:
Lionfish

And similar but not closely related (same Order, NOT same Family):
Stonefish (to come)
Demonstinger

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