Black-capped Squirrel Monkey
I illustrated a series of four Black-capped squirrel monkey portraits for Carla Pascual, a primatologist and master’s degree student at the University of Girona. The purpose of these illustrations was to support a study exploring the relationship between the distinct personalities of squirrel monkeys, specifically Saimiri, and their unique vocalizations within a specific group.
The primary challenge of this task was the low quality of the reference images provided, as these monkeys are wild. Only one female, who was used to humans, was captured in a relatively clear photo.
I had to meticulously reconstruct each monkey’s image in Photoshop, paying close attention to individual traits to accurately depict each one. Despite the limited references, I tried to create the most realistic representations possible.
Low-quality reference images compared with final digital renderings. Tawatha T. Elguero
Thank you, Carla, for trusting me and for the opportunity! ♥︎
Client Review:
“I came across Tawatha’s work by chance, and it was an amazing find. I needed highly specific hyperrealistic illustrations for a scientific article, and the result exceeded all my expectations. Even though the subjects were almost indistinguishable from one another, she captured each individual’s uniqueness perfectly while staying in close contact with me throughout the process for feedback. She was an absolute pleasure to work with.”
Carla Pascual, Primatologist, UdG (Universidad de Girona)
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