Illustrator | John Rego | United States

King Louis XIV Fancy Goldfish

Acrylic and Watercolor on Wood
16" x 20"
The fictional organization, "The Cultivated Critter" has organized a competition to see who can create the next hottest pet on the market. Many applied but only four finalists were selected. Consumers may vote on which critter they would like to see in their homes, thus deciding the winner of The Cultivated Critter's competition. The winner will receive $100,000, a grant to mass produce the animal, as well as 1% royalties on every animal sold. Runner-ups will receive $1,000, and a complimentary The Cultivated Critter t-shirt. The King Louis XIV Fancy Goldfish was the fourth finalist selected.

Acrylic and Watercolor on Wood
16" x 20"
The fictional organization, "The Cultivated Critter" has organized a competition to see who can create the next hottest pet on the market. Many applied but only four finalists were selected. Consumers may vote on which critter they would like to see in their homes, thus deciding the winner of The Cultivated Critter's competition. The winner will receive $100,000, a grant to mass produce the animal, as well as 1% royalties on every animal sold. Runner-ups will receive $1,000, and a complimentary The Cultivated Critter t-shirt. The Perfume Skunk was the second finalist selected.

Jacobin Cockatoos

Acrylic and Watercolor on Wood
16" x 20"
The fictional organization, "The Cultivated Critter" has organized a competition to see who can create the next hottest pet on the market. Many applied but only four finalists were selected. Consumers may vote on which critter they would like to see in their homes, thus deciding the winner of The Cultivated Critter's competition. The winner will receive $100,000, a grant to mass produce the animal, as well as 1% royalties on every animal sold. Runner-ups will receive $1,000, and a complimentary The Cultivated Critter t-shirt. The Jacobin Pigeons was the third finalist selected.