The Legend of Zelda series has a wildly imaginitive world full of amazing creatures. In my free time I've been recreating some of the races and monsters that inhabits Hyrule. Make sure to check out my Facebook art page for updates, works in progress and ar tips. www.facebook.com/NateHallinanArt
Goron Cave Guard
 
My take on what a real Goron might look like. If you haven't played the Legend of Zelda games, Gorons are a humanoid race of rock people inhabiting Hyrule. They eat rocks and typically dwell in caves and mountain ranges. Despite their hulking appearance, Gorons are a peaceful species.
Skulltula Ambush!
 
Skulltulas are nasty spiders in Hyrule. These awful enemies like to drop down and ambush their prey from above. If the fall doesn't knock you out, their deadly venom will. They generally like to feed on the contents of the head (brains, eyes, etc). If they need a new shell, they’ll carve out the skull and use it as armor like a hermit crab. The larger they grow the larger the skulls they have to obtain.
Skulltula concept exlporations. 
Indigenous Deku
 
A tribe of Deku living deep in the forest. In the Legend of Zelda universe the Deku are a race of humanoid plant-like beings that often co-exist with other races. The term Deku often refers to certain plants or plant based items as well
Deku concept explorations.
A quick male Zora concept. (5-6 hours) I plan on exploring more variations when I get some free time. 
Female Zora concepts from different regions of Hyrule.
Deku Baba concept explorations.
Hyrule Bestiary
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Hyrule Bestiary

Realistically designed creatures from the Legend of Zelda world. (All images are 2D and painted in Photoshop.)

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