After the T-Rex misstep in the picnic area, plans continue for more Dinosaur Fun. We left off with repainting two large planters in Spring Green. The Dinosaur that Won the “Your Image on the Planters” is… drum roll… Compsognathus! You remember them from the Jurassic Park Movies. They could get quite a bit large than those in the movies. But will make small ones on the Planters. Using a Newsprint Sketch Pad and a 2B pencil, I made a few rough drawings of our Dinosaur Friends. They do like hanging out in groups.
The 2B pencil actually worked well, sketching Our Compsognathus Pals on the Planters too! It’s a little hard to see in the photos. However, it makes clear enough lines for painting. Brush on paint took care of the next two steps. Kona Brown Gloss to finalize the Dinosaurs outlines and Nutmeg for coloring in the Bodies. Stacking the Planters lets you easily compare the different designs. Realistic Models are a great aid in creating accurate drawings. More details, colors, feathers and grass will be added to the scenes.
Compsognathus was hopping around the Islands of Europe in the Late Jurassic Period. At that time a significant part of Europe was under the Ocean being represented by a chain of islands. Compsognathus from Greek Kompsos meaning elegant, refined or dainty and gnathos – jaw. Johann A. Wagner published a brief paper in 1859 naming Compsognathus longipes. He did not recognize Compsognathus as a Dinosaur, but described it as one of the most curious forms among lizards. Joseph Oberndorfer, who lent the fossil to Wagner for study, acquired the fossil in Bavaria, Germany in 1859. The year of discovery and exact location were never revealed by Oberndorfer.
Angie continues to soak in her finger-painted colors. We want to make sure these extra colors make an impact.
Stay Tuned for More Makeovers & Dinosaur Fun Facts!
Reading Beyond the Beaten Path!
Join Us on July 13th at the Camarillo Library for
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Followed by a “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity!
Two Presentations – 11:00 am & 2:00 pm
Register at www.camarillolibrary.org
Join Us July 20th 3:00 pm at the E.P. Foster Library in Ventura for
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Followed by a “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity!
No registration required for the E.P. Foster Library
Our first scheduled In-Person Events since COVID. We’re very excited. Be Safe Wear a Mask.
Check out Your nearest Natural History Museum. Remember Social Distancing & Masks to keep You & Others Safe while Everyone Enjoys 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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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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