I’m Ready for My Close-Up Mr. DeMille. That classic line from Sunset Boulevard. Cecil B. DeMille an American Director, Producer & Actor made 70 feature films including Silent Films between 1914 & 1958. Delores will be starting in her own version of this classic “Sunset Boundaries” a Perilous Tale of Crossing Prehistoric Boundaries after Dark,…
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Delores’ Hollywood Makeover
We left off with Delores in her Violet Primer. Sunburst Yellow is our choice for her head and underside. This is a very nice look, but a Hollywood Dinosaur needs a lot of Flash! Aubergine makes an excellent contrast to the Yellow. Spraying Aubergine lighter and heavier in different areas provides a more natural look…
Hollywood Dinosaurs
What makes a Hollywood Dinosaur? Well, the Motion Picture Industry enjoys making things scarier & cooler. As if Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Beasts aren’t Scary or Cool enough! In the case of the Dilophosaurus meaning “Double-Crested Lizard” the JP Movies added the Neck Frills and the ability to Spit a Paralyzing Venom. So, No it’s…
Is there an Eastersaurus in Your Neighborhood?
Stephanie & Stanley make sure their Basket of Joy in Ready! Did you know there are Easter Dinosaurs? Really! The EasTer Rex, the EasteRapator (or Easter Raptor depending on their location in the Prehistoric World), EasTerceratops and many other Eastersaurs. Many of these Eastersaurs live at the Park! Even Xiuhcoatl, the Easter Dragon. I like…
Dinosaurs, Books & Super-Soakers
As I have mentioned before, I volunteer for www.ReadingtoKids.org check them out! The books for April 9th: Kindergarten – “Matter: Physical Science for Kids” by Andi Diehn; 1st Grade: “The Darkest Dark” by Chris Hadfield; 2nd Grade – “The Water Princess” by Susan Verde; 3rd Grade – “Iqbal and His Ingenious Idea: How a Science…
Early Birds & Spinosaurus
Photo of Gansus yumenensis above By Jonathan Chen – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=80612076 New species of Birds were discovered in China fossils approximately 80 miles from the westernmost reach of the Great Wall. More than half the fossils found in this site belong to the species Gansus yumenensis. Over the last two decades,…
Books & Triceratops
Recently a couple of Dinosaur Puzzle and Picture Books were brought to my attention. The youngest Dinosaur enthusiasts will enjoy these Books from Highlights. Coloring, finding hidden objects, even Write-On Wipe Off crafts are included in these books. For those looking for a more serious read: The DK Smithsonian book is a great resource for…
Valentine’s Day with Dinosaurs
What does Valentine’s Day mean to You? Valentine’s Day is celebrated with Flowers, Candy, Cards, Romantic Dinners and sometimes marriage proposals. When I was in Elementary School, we exchanged Valentine’s Day Cards with friends and those that we hoped would become special friends. At the Park the Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Pals have been busy…
Before the Dinosaurs
Dimetrodon Art By DiBgd – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=42203983 In the Permian Period 299 – 252 Million Years Ago, Mammal Ancestors, other Reptiles & Amphibians Ruled the World. Included in this group are Dimetrodons above. Not a Dinosaurs, Dimetrodons are early Synapsids. Synapsids are the early Ancestors of Mammals! A Story for another…
Starting the New Year Bright
The Triceratops were in desperate need of a makeover. Teresa had never been finished and Paul’s & Christopher’s paint designs were completed in 2016. After some consulting with the Paint Specialist at the Local Home Improvement Center, I’m using brush on materials. Zinsser Cover Stain Primer which they tinted to match The Magic Wand Semi-Gloss…