Last Fall four of the Raptors (left to right) – Blue, Alan, Jadon & Charlie – needed makeovers. The White Primer worked great for making Winter Snow Raptors for the Holidays. Now it’s time to finish their makeovers. The Zinsser Primer needs a second coat. After some detailed cleaning the second coat was applied. Laying them forward balancing on their claws and front of their bases, made it easier to reach most of the undersides and top.
The Hammered Brown on the Claws and base frame will get some touching up, as well as the Eyes & Tongue. But first some new colors from Behr will brighten their bodies – Caicos & Mystic Turquoise, Exquisite Emerald, Winter Shamrock, In Mellow Yellow with Kings Court (Purple), Beacon Blue & some surprises for accents.
These Raptors are Dromaeosaurs (running lizard) discovered in North America, which are a little larger than Velociraptors. Dromaeosaurs could reach a length of 6 feet 7 inches weighing up to 39 lbs. The Raptors could be young Deinonychus (terrible claw) 11 feet and 161 lbs. or perhaps juveniles of the much larger Utahraptor (Utah’s predator) 18 feet and 1,100 lbs. Raptors on both continents Asia & North America reflect the diversity in size but all have that killing claw.
Stay Tuned for More on the Raptor Makeovers, Dinosaur Crafts & Fun Facts!
Here are 3 of my favorites Museums. 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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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. 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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