Chimaera - A Creature Design Masterclass

Welcome to Chimaera the first creature design course in Jonah Lobe's  program. In this course, we’ll explore how to integrate elements from real animals to create creatures of fantasy that are original, plausible, and iconic. As we forge three custom creations, we’ll delve into the powers of line and shape language, contrast and color theory, anatomy, biology, and personality. By the end of Chimaera, you’ll be overflowing with ideas and ready to build. So dive right in - the primordial water of creation is fine!

• Track the creation of three distinct creatures - the Night-Stepper, the Stormbjorn, and the Venement - from concept to final render.

• Learn the Five Guiding Questions, which provide a road-map for the invention of original, iconic creatures.

• Discover the methods used to blend creatures (as well as humans) to create hybrid animals that are utterly unique, yet anatomically sound.

• Combine the principles of biology, texture, shape, line, personality and silhouette to forge an emotional connection with the audience.

• Unlock the artistic and design secrets behind many of the most iconic movie and video game creatures.