We left off with an outline of the Compsognathus Family in Kona Brown and filled in with Nutmeg. Using Artist Brushes with brush on paint or spray paint sprayed into the cans caps the new colors were added. Cobalt Blue Metallic has been applied around the Eyes with Sun Yellow for the Iris part. This color combination and design has been used repetitively along the bodies. Night Black Metallic makes the Eye Pupils & Nostrils. Gloss White for the Teeth. Hammered Grey accents the Claws. Hammered Copper was brushed over parts of the Nutmeg to give a layered look and that of Dino Fuzz. The Hammered Copper and Cobalt Blue Metallic also provide for quills on the heads. While Compsognathus fossils discovered so far, do not reflect feathers. Close relatives of Compsognathus like Sinosauropteryx (described 1996) had feathers reddish and light colored bands. Therefore, it’s reasonable to believe Compsognathus had feathers too. My adding the decorative quills on their heads is not beyond the possible for our Compsognathus. A lighter color will be added to the Compsognathus Family and tall grass will be painted on the pots, as well. Stay Tuned!
Improvements continue in the Picnic Area where the Mother T-Rex miss-stepped. The potted Jacaranda has been planted in the ground. Gophers are a problem in my area. Therefore, I make wire baskets for all my major plantings to protect them from these naughty animals. Behind left is a Large Jacaranda that just finished blooming. Several others in the Park are still in bloom. Their flower clusters can easily reach over 12 inches long. We like the Jacaranda’s Fern like foliage and the beautiful show of flowers it puts out this time of year. We look forward to rapid growth of this young Jacaranda to assist with shading the picnic table.
Stay Tuned for More Makeovers & Dinosaur Fun Facts!
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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