Wayne Barlowe – Darwin IV ‘Skewer’

Wicked Sci-Fi / Fantasy Art by American Artist Wayne Barlowe. Having an interest in decent Sci-fi Art means I’ve trawled though lots of – erm – not so decent Sci-fi art looking for stuff to post up here, but it’s worth it when something as original and whacked-out as this pops up! Initially, I thought the wings were forward swept – which perhaps would have been even better? But actually, the prong is the front, hence the name ‘Skewer’.

‘Skewer’ is part of Barlowe’s ‘Darwin IV Expedition’ book which is kinda like a serious version the Ricky Gervais book ‘Flanimals’ but thankfully, not drawn with felt tips. Wayne’s since worked on creature design for big-time Hollywood films such as Galaxy Quest & Hellboy.

Visit Wayne’s website, or better yet check out more info on the 2005 pseudo-documentary based on “Expedition” at Imdb.com