Since 2015 I have been carving Dinosaur themed pumpkins. Each year I am inspired to create more detailed designs. Practice and better tools have been a great help. Many pumpkin carving sets come with images and plastic tools for making the typical pumpkin designs. I found more professional tools for my projects at Michael’s Arts & Crafts. Check out your local craft stores for help with your Halloween Projects. I search online for images that can make my dinosaur pumpkins come to life. I thought you might enjoy revisiting those early carvings to the present.
After deciding on an image, I practice sketching on paper. Next, I use a special crayon to draw the dinosaurs on the pumpkin. I carve the details in the pumpkin before cutting all the way through the shell. This reduces the chance of accidentally breaking off important parts of your creation. A tea candle can make a great and safe light for your pumpkin.
Happy Halloween
Join Me & Delores del Rio Dilophosaurus at
The E. P. Foster Library in Ventura
on Saturday November 23rd at 11:00 am
for a Presentation of
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction followed by a
How to Draw Dinosaurs Activity!
Stay Tuned for More Dinosaur Fun Facts, Fiction & Crafts!
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. Below are 3 of my favorites Museums. 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. Look for Gnatalie the Green Dinosaur as early as November 17th.
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
“Encouraging the Appreciation of Art and Education through the Inspiration of Dinosaurs”
Paul & Prehistoric Pals
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