Raptors & Roses! Isn’t that part of the “April in Paris” song? The Prehistoric Pals are enjoying the Colors & Fragrances of Spring at the Park. Roses, Wisteria, California Poppies, Bearded Iris and various Wild Flowers are making a show of it. The Stegosaurs -Stanley & Stephanie and the Triceratops – Teresa, Paul & Christopher think they taste great! The Brontosaurs New Colors are Fantastic with the Wisteria Wall behind them. Spike the Spinosaurus is taking it all in. Calvin & Hobbes the T-Rexes have the Redbud Forest Pansy Trees bursting pink-violet on their terrace. Pamela the Pachycephalosaurus likes the Poppies best. But, Did You know that until the Cretaceous Period there were No Flowers on the Planet? Anywhere! The earliest dinosaurs date back 250 million years ago (discovered so far) in the Triassic Period. However, Flowering Plants didn’t show up until 100 million years later! Many Dinosaurs went extinct without ever seeing a flowering plant.
Harvey the Iguanodon’s Exhibit Posters came back from Michael’s looking great on the foamboard. As I mentioned last week the double sided stickers didn’t work out. However, these metal stands I found on Amazon are great. They come in various sizes and can fold flat. A great feature for transporting to a presentation. They were also less expensive than some plastic less attractive alternatives. Harvey & Essien the Spinosaurus will provide Fun & Education for Future In Person Presentations in a Museum Exhibit Fashion. If you represent a School or Library in Los Angeles or Ventura Counties contact me if you would enjoy a presentation with me & one of the Prehistoric Pals. We close with a “How to Draw a Dinosaur” Activity.
Stay Tuned for More Dinosaur Color & History too!
My First Book “Is a Metal Dinosaur the Right Pet for You?” is Available as an eBook on Kindle through Amazon.com
Only $3.99!
Included are two photos of Prehistoric Pals converted to black & white line drawings for You to express Your Color Imagination! Search online for print options on Your device. Print Screen, Cropping & Printing are available on many smart phones. Your smart phone may even allow You to email Your Print Screen to Yourself allowing even more options before printing. Kindle has an app for smart phones!
I would love to see Your Color Visions for Dominic & Raphael! Use crayons, pencils, pens, or watercolors! Attach feathers, glitter whatever brings them to life for You. Send a picture of Your Colorized Imaginations to: paul@paulsprehistoricpark.com It could be in a future post!
I will keep You posted with information on my Next eBook “The Shy Triceratops”. I planning to have Paperback versions available in 2022.
Museums have reopened with Limits on Guests, Social Distancing & Mask requirements to keep Visitors Safe while They Enjoy Their Learning Experience. Consider a Membership with the Museum. In addition to Supporting Their Valuable Work there are Benefits to You. Special Preview Events for Members Only as well as Virtual Access Exclusive for Members. For more information and access to general public eLearning check out the links below.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County www.nhm.org under Research & Collections / Digitized Collections will allow you to browse their Collections. Check out the latest Activities on their site.
The American Natural History Museum www.amnh.org You will find eLearning for Families, Students & Educators. Explore the Museum Virtually. Check Out SciCafe: Video Talks and Meet the Icons: Stories behind the Exhibits! There are Video Series covering Behind the Scenes at the Museum with Space & Dinosaur Explainers.
Chicago’s Field Museum www.fieldmuseum.org You can talk to “Maximo the Titanosaur” online, Yes Really! Visit Sue the largest T-Rex discovered! Check Out “Brain Scoop” and the Learning Resources – many are also in Spanish.
Check Out Your Libraries eBooks. My local Library has over 900 eBooks on Dinosaurs! Here are four books for Drawing Dinosaurs that you might find at your Library. Ask your Librarian about others.
1-2-3 Draw Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals A step by step guide by Freddie Levin (2001)
Draw 50 Dinosaurs and other Prehistoric Animals by Lee J. Ames (1977)
Draw it Dinosaurs by Patricia Walsh (2006)
I Can Draw Dinosaurs by Terry Longhurst (2003)
Stay Safe & Well.
Please Remember to Wear Masks & Social Distance as Appropriate Not everyone has been Vaccinated. And even vaccinated many Young & Old have compromised immune systems. Protect Yourself, Friends, Family & Everyone You Pass!
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I used watercolors to make Dinosaur Designs on my N95 Masks (New Ones above). I couldn’t get a yes or no from 3M regarding any impact this might have to the effectiveness of the mask. Many Museums sell Dinosaur Themed Masks Check them Out!
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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