After completing the same paint design on Angie’s left side, it was time to experiment with the water base colors we used at the “Dino Fest” Events. For the activity at the Museum, we used 7 different colors. This project 6 colors were used; the green was left out. I wasn’t concerned about the colors…
New Stripes for Angie
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…
Could T-Rex Swim?
Yes! Even at Ten Tons, Hollow Bones would have helped T-Rex to float and its Powerful Legs could propel T-Rex across the water. Swim traces – Fossil trails of swimming theropods have been found in Lakes & River Beds. Large Animals of Today, Horses, Elephants, Ostriches & Emus all have the ability to swim. Crossing…
Angie & the Color of Dinosaurs
Angie is the first Dinosaur I designed for the Park. Angie’s arrival was timed to Celebrate Augustynolophus become California’s Official State Dinosaur in 2017. I provided the Artist with Scale Drawings and several Hadrosaur references to assist in Angie’s creation. Unfortunately, it turned out that I was not dealing directly with the Artist that created…
Angie’s California Makeover
Angie’s last touch-ups were in 2018. It’s definitely time for freshening up her look and adding some new colors too! A good wiping down with a damp cloth, Wire Brushing another wipe down and Angie’s ready for Zinsser Primer. I still have some Zinsser with the Violet Tint from the Triceratops makeovers. Angie tried out…
Delores is Ready for Her Close-Up!
I’m Ready for My Close-Up Mr. DeMille. That classic line from Sunset Boulevard. Cecil B. DeMille an American Director, Producer & Actor made 70 feature films including Silent Films between 1914 & 1958. Delores will be starting in her own version of this classic “Sunset Boundaries” a Perilous Tale of Crossing Prehistoric Boundaries after Dark,…
Delores’ Hollywood Makeover
We left off with Delores in her Violet Primer. Sunburst Yellow is our choice for her head and underside. This is a very nice look, but a Hollywood Dinosaur needs a lot of Flash! Aubergine makes an excellent contrast to the Yellow. Spraying Aubergine lighter and heavier in different areas provides a more natural look…
Hollywood Dinosaurs
What makes a Hollywood Dinosaur? Well, the Motion Picture Industry enjoys making things scarier & cooler. As if Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Beasts aren’t Scary or Cool enough! In the case of the Dilophosaurus meaning “Double-Crested Lizard” the JP Movies added the Neck Frills and the ability to Spit a Paralyzing Venom. So, No it’s…
Is there an Eastersaurus in Your Neighborhood?
Stephanie & Stanley make sure their Basket of Joy in Ready! Did you know there are Easter Dinosaurs? Really! The EasTer Rex, the EasteRapator (or Easter Raptor depending on their location in the Prehistoric World), EasTerceratops and many other Eastersaurs. Many of these Eastersaurs live at the Park! Even Xiuhcoatl, the Easter Dragon. I like…
Dinosaurs in Springtime
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…