Evolving from Villoat, Markipolitan’s evolution is triggered by overpopulation. During evolution the villages move around frequently, attempting to stake out new territory on the growing landmass. The most powerful Puugs and Craus occupy the barracks on its tail, using it as a look-out point to sight incoming aggressors.
The evolution of Kidage, Villoat is a steady beast. So much so that the Craus and Puug that settle atop their horns never even notice their movement. Congregating in packs, these animals create cities, often laying next to each other so their respective villages may trade and socialise.
Less than 2 weeks until the Capture Creatures gallery show in Los Angeles!
We’re extremely excited about our first big solo gallery show! Every single Capture Creature will be on display and priced at 151 dollars a piece. There will be prints, the new 330+ page hardcover book, the brand new resin toy. There will also be drinks, music and… us! We’ll be signing and hanging out all night.
The show is at 7pm on Saturday June 1st at Gallery Nucleus in Alhambra (Los Angeles)! Feel free to RSVP on Facebook.
Antlerabra is deceptively small. The creature sheds its waxy antlers every season by rubbing them against trees. A nocturnal creature, Antlerabra is considered “the light of the forest”, as other creatures will follow it through the night. The creature always ends its journey at a fresh watering hole, inadvertently assisting its followers. In the winter Antlerabra use their flaming antlers to clear snow so they may eat the fresh grass below.
Consider purchasing a fine book over at the Capture Creatures Kickstarter!
We are making a Capture Creatures hardcover book! Containing all 151 creatures and weighing in at over 330 pages, this thing is going to be so pretty!! You can buy it now on Kickstarter!
Dashing Hound is the evolution of Carcimine. Carrying on its predecessors smoking habit, it uses the shed antlers of Antlerabra to create a greater fire projecting apparatus. Dashing Hounds are proud creatures, but when their fire is extinguished they will quickly scamper away. They often hide in trees for days until they are sure that their opponent has left.
Benign Kingdom presents their first collection of themed titles - Capture Creatures, the Exquisite Beast, and Midnite Surprise.
Capture Creatures - by Becky Dreistadt and Frank Gibson
Inspired by Ken Sugimori’s feat of designing the original 151 Pokemon in a single year Becky Dreistadt and Frank Gibson have created 151 unique creatures, relations, and descriptors.
the Exquisite Beast - by Evan Dahm and Yuko Ota
A series of illustrations of a monster evolving traded between Yuko and Evan. All illustrations were done with ink and inkwash.
Midnite Surprise V2 - by KC Green
A collection of material from KC Green’s art blog - midnitesurprise.tumblr.com this collection features a new collection of work featuring original illustrations, comics, and more.
The final evolution of Zapatiel and Hentricity, Groutlet boasts a most unusual dance ritual. It appears almost entirely pointless, as the dance is neither for mating nor dominance. Most Groutlet spends their entire lives in solitude and both genders can produce eggs. Perhaps its ridiculous display is to lull combatants into a false sense of security and allow Groutlet to unleash an unexpected attack. Its tail feathers act as barbs that stick into the body of its enemies, repeatedly shocking them until they succumb.
Ottale’s rock-hard scaled belly is used for combing sea and lake-beds to dislodge shell-fish. They possess an adeptness for using tools and are deceptively strong due to an excess of muscle tendons. A single strike from an Ottale can crack even the hardest of objects, whether it is a clam or an enemy. Ottale can float for days, expending little energy as they travel from place to place. They often travel in pairs and hold hands so they don’t drift apart. Local folklore considers Ottale a messenger between humans and creatures.
Ineku is a stoic guardian to smaller creatures and children in need. The creature’s coat has a soft, papery texture, unlike that of any creature discovered to date. Historically considered a symbol of good fortune, Ineku’s presence also induces evolution in some creatures.
We're Becky and Frank! We make Tiny Kitten Teeth and Tigerbuttah! We were living in New Zealand, but we recently moved to Los Angeles! We've been working together for seven years and got engaged in Spring 2010!
