Xiuhcoatl the Undiscovered Dinosaur! Artist Brushes assisted with blending the edges of Gloss Poppy Pink & Ivory for a more natural look. Gloss Gold Rush Metallic provides accents on the Head Feathers & around Xiuhcoatl’s Eyes. The Scales along her back and Divisions along the underbody receive Gold Rush Metallic highlights. Even Xiuhcoatl’s Diamond Tipped…
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Xiuhcoatl’s Colors Start Popping!
The last step we covered was Rusty Brown Primer on Xiuhcoatl posted on March 26, 2021 “The Easter Dragon” https://www.paulsprehistoricpark.com/?p=5622 This gave her the appearance of a Milk Chocolate Dragon. You received a Sneak Peek of the end result of the details we will cover here in the April 3, 2021 post “The Eastersaurs are…
The Eastersaurs are on the Move!
CG the EasteRaptor (Clever Girl) and Max the EasTer Rex (Maximillian) are ready with their Baskets of Joy! We have all heard of the Easter Bunny. For some reason the Bunny is the only Easter animal people seem to remember. Hmmmm. I wonder why? Well at the Park the Eastersaurs are on the Move! Even…
The Easter Dragon
Careful Xiuhcoatl You’ll Melt the Chocolate! We left off with Xiuhcoatl after the application of Rust Reformer which transformed her into a “Night Dragon”. To get a feel for what it would be like to finish Xiuhcoatl in flat black, I attached temporary colored paper eyes. It reminded me of Moaning Myrtle’s observation in Harry…
Xiuhcoatl the Hidden Dragon
Most of the Prehistoric Pals arrive unpainted with various stages of rust. Xiuhcoatl has paint that needs removing before I can address her rust issues. The wire brushing will remove loose paint and rust. The tools: an assortment of wire brushes, dusting brush, gloves – leather & blue nitrile, mask, eye protection & hat. The…
Are Dragons Dinosaurs?
So, Are Dragons Dinosaurs? Short Answer: No. Long Answer: Well, Maybe sort of. In the 10,000 years human beings became civilized, virtually every culture in the World has referenced supernatural monsters in its folk tales. As far back 310 BC in Egyptian writings and to the Bronze Age in Chinese ritual vessels. In Mesopotamian Artwork…
Dinosaur Music
Did Dinosaurs create Music? Their descendants are birds (at least from the non-avian theropods branch). Birds produce tremendous amounts of Music. So, what sounds did Dinosaurs make? The Jurassic Park & World Movies gave us Terrifying Roars and the Raptors call sounds that will stick in our memories. However, these were created by Sound Technicians…
Black History Month – Paleontologists & Taxidermists
We discovered Louis R. Purnell, the First African American Paleontologist per the Smithsonian in my post January 16, 2021 “Fossils”. His amazing career began as a Tuskegee Airman and his interest in Geology & Paleontology led him on a path to be the First African American Curator of the Smithsonian’s National Air & Space Museum…
Romancing Dinosaurs
Stegosaurs, Stanley & Stephanie return to where they first met for Romantic reflections. New discoveries are frequently made that reflect how flashy dinosaurs really were. Horns, Frills, Sails, Bright Colors & Feathers All to Impress a Mate. Valentine’s Day is clearly Every Day with Dinosaurs! Recently a Psittacosaurus incredibly preserved in the mud of a…
Cupidsauroidea!
We discovered three of the Raptors at the Park are actually Cupid Raptors! Also known as Cupidors of the Cupidsauroidea Family. They are ready to shoot their “Love” arrows at Passersby. We could certainly use a lot more Love in the World. These Raptors thrive on Valentine’s Day. You’re probably wondering, How do they make…