Super Predator

This paleoart was created in mid 2014.
Illustration depicts Tyrannosaurus rex attempt at hunting down adult male Triceratops.
Fossilized records in form of bite marks across Triceratops frill and horns tell us this scenario most likely happened.
Illustration was made for the book project titled "Super Predator; The World Of Tyrannosaurus rex" authored by Mr. Mike Kelly.
This illustration first emerged in the Prehistoric Times Magazine #114, and now it can be seen here on Artstation.
It was created using couple of digital techniques. There are 3d modeled dinosaurs that were sculpted and textured inside Zbrush, later exported and rigged, reposed in 3ds max and rendered with MR. Finally all of the material was taken to Adobe Photoshop where it was composed together with some personal photographic elements for the background.

Bellow are some wip shots I chose to add with the finalized piece.
Cheers

Tyrannosaurus trying to subdue adult male Triceratops.

Tyrannosaurus trying to subdue adult male Triceratops.

Close-up.

Close-up.

Tyrannosaurus rex Zbrush side view.

Tyrannosaurus rex Zbrush side view.

Tyrannosaurus color variation.

Tyrannosaurus color variation.

Tyrannosaurus color variation.

Tyrannosaurus color variation.

Tyrannosaurus color variation.

Tyrannosaurus color variation.

Tyrannosaurus rex head sheet.

Tyrannosaurus rex head sheet.

Triceratops, Zbrush side view.

Triceratops, Zbrush side view.

Triceratops side view.

Triceratops side view.

Triceratops skull model Zbrush render.

Triceratops skull model Zbrush render.

Triceratops skeleton.

Triceratops skeleton.

Triceratops color variation.

Triceratops color variation.

Triceratops frill color progression from regular to agitated.

Triceratops frill color progression from regular to agitated.