Andrey Atuchin Explained

Andrey Atuchin (born September 10, 1980) is a Russian paleoartist, illustrator and biologist who focuses on artistic reconstructions of extinct animals.^[1] He is known for his clean, detailed style reminiscent of classic National Geographic illustrations.^[2] Atuchin has collaborated with paleontologists all over the world in illustrating new species for papers and press releases, such as the 2014 feathered dinosaur Kulindadromeus zabaikalicus,^[3] as well as more recent discoveries including the pliosaur Luskhan itilensis, described in 2017,^[4] and the 2018 ankylosaur dinosaur Akainacephalus johnsoni.^[5]

Andrey won the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology's John J. Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize in Scientific Illustration in 2020. ^[6]

Publications

• Book: White, Steve . Dinosaur Art II . Titan Books . 76–97 . 2017 . 978-1785653988.
• Book: Sadler, Christa . Where Dinosaurs Roamed . Glen Canyon Natural History Association . 1–160 . 2016 . 978-0-9622233-5-8.
• Book: Molina-Pérez, Rubén . Récords y curiosidades de los dinosaurios . LAROUSSE . 1–288 . 2016 . 978-84-16641-15-4.

Notes and References

1. Book: White, Steve . Dinosaur Art II . Titan Books . 76–97 . 2017 . 978-1785653988.
2. Web site: The Surprising Evolution of Dinosaur Drawings . Asher Elbein. The Atlantic. November 28, 2017. August 26, 2018.
3. Web site: Kulindadromeus zabaikalicus: Feathered Herbivorous Dinosaur Discovered. July 25, 2014. SciNews. August 26, 2018.
4. Web site: Monster Otters, Motörhead Cros, and Zuul: The Best Paleo Art of 2017. Danielle Dufault. December 28, 2017. Vice: Motherboard. August 26, 2018.
5. Web site: Photos: Spiky-Headed Dinosaur Found in Utah, But It Has Asian Roots. Laura Geggel. July 19, 2018. LiveScience. August 26, 2018.
6. Web site: Past Award Winners: Lanzendorf PaleoArt Prize.