It took 3 coats of Blazing Bonfire Orange to cover a major portion of the Aubergine band. We are already really likely this change. We’re going to leave this side alone until we finish the final new look on the other side. Sunrise Red makes a thin line on the lower body and Poppy Pink fills the gap between the Aubergine and Sunrise Red.
Angie made her first Public appearance at the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles in September of 2017 at their 2nd Annual “Dino Fest Weekend”. She returned in 2018 & 2019 for the 3rd & 4th Annual Events. PaulsPrehistoricPark.com had a tent in their Garden for Kids & their Parents to sponge paint Angie with 7 water base colors. Dinosaur shape sponges I made from a compressed sponge material added to the Fun. This material is great to work with to make whatever shapes you want. Just don’t get it wet until you’re finished. After Angie returned home from each event, I discovered after giving her a bath that the water base paints had actually bleached through her paint! This turned out to be a Plus! The paints made a light and random rainbow effect of color on Angie. So, each year Angie received a New Blast of Colors. COVID ended Angie’s in person visits for “Dino Fest Weekend” at the Museum, so I will try to recreate this effect myself by finger painting. This should be Fun. Most of the Kids at the prior “Dino Fest Events” started using their hands vs. the sponges too!
The Augustynolophus at the Natural History Museum in LA is fondly referred to as Auggie. Augustynolophus morrisi honors Californians, Dr. William Morris and Mrs. Gretchen Augustyn. Dr. Morris (1923 – 2000) was a geologist and paleontologist responsible for many of the dinosaur discoveries along the western coast of North America. Mrs. Augustyn is a long-time supporter of scientific and educational programs at NHMLA. Since Gretchen Augustyn received top billing in the Dinosaurs naming, I thought Angie would be a nice choice for our Augustynolophus.
Our Monthly Reading to Kids Event took place Saturday. June’s Books cover Friendship & Fun check them out at www.ReadingtoKids.org and visit your Local Library for Availability. The Kindergarten book “Peanut Butter and Cupcake” by Terry Border is a Fun Story of a Peanut Buttered Slice of Bread looking for a Friend. After meeting various foods that sadly weren’t interested he met Jelly on a Slice of Bread. They became fast Friends. Sort of like me, Paul & the Prehistoric Pals! “Duck and Goose” by Tad Hills was an enjoyable Story for the 1st Graders. They drew pictures of Ducks & Geese. Since Birds are modern Dinosaurs, I thought I would share their Artwork.
I have watched all of the five “Prehistoric Planet” episodes on Apple TV+. They are AMAZING! Each episode makes you feel like you are on a National Geographic Adventure and you could visit these Prehistoric Animals in their Environment Today! I will definitely purchase the DVD/BluRay when available. If you don’t have Apple TV+ look for free trial offers. Check with Your Library for possible Streaming and Future Availability of this Incredible Series.
Stay Tuned for my Hand Painting with Angie & Dinosaur Fun Facts!
Join Us on July 13th at the Camarillo Library for
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Followed by a “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity!
Join Us July 20th at the E.P. Foster Library in Ventura for
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Followed by a “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity!
Our first scheduled In-Person Events since COVID. We’re very excited. Be Safe Wear a Mask.
Museums have reopened with Limits on Guests, Social Distancing & varying 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)
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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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