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 for me. And Delores Approves.
Dolores’ Claws really Pop in Hammered Copper. As you can see, she has her Polka Dot Sunglasses in claw. I think Delores is planning a shopping trip. A splash of Sunrise Red between the Aubergine and Yellow adds to Delores’ Drama on her Frill and Crests. Racing Green Metallic Eyes make her Unforgettable! With another burst of Aubergine around the Eyes, Delores will be Unstoppable on the Red Carpet.
Dilophosaurus lived during the Early Jurassic Period 199 – 175 million years ago. The name Dilophosaurus refers to the unique pair of thin crests on the top of the skull. Again, no evidence of the fleshy neck frills or the ability to spit venom as portrayed in the movies has been found in the fossil record. Discovery of Dilophosaurus in 1940 North America (USA) by Native American Navajo Jesse Williams. A similar species discovered in 1987 Sinosaurus sinesis in Asia (China). Many Theropod Dinosaurs had crests, horns, bumps and other unusual structures on their skulls. Unlike the Ceratopsian Family, they were more likely for attracting mates or differentiating males from females than for defense. Dilophosaurus could grow much larger than seen in the 1st Jurassic Park Movie – 5 to 6 feet at the hip 16 to 20 feet in length and weighing in around 880 to 1100 lbs. It was the largest land animal of the Early Jurassic Period. Another JP style Dilophosaurus much closer to full size arrived at Somis Koi along with a herd of other Dinosaurs & more current animals. See Needing Rescue/Adoption for more details. To be fair to the movies, they admit their Dinosaurs are genetically engineered with DNA from other animals in the story line. Therefore, JP & JW Dinosaurs can and will look very different than those that roamed the Earth Millions of Years Ago.
Stay Tuned for Delores’ Close-Up & Fun Dinosaur Facts!
Join Us on July 13th at the Camarillo Library for
Dinosaur Fun Facts & Fiction Followed by a “How to Draw Dinosaurs” Activity!
This is our first scheduled in-person event 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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