We left off with Stuart receiving his primary colors – Spring Green and Warm Yellow. I let the metal welding aid in my decision for initially applying the primary colors. Now it’s time to use artist brushes to make a more realistic meeting of these two colors, as they would most likely in nature. I…
“Dino Fest” is Coming to Town!
September 21st & 22nd the Natural History Museum in Los Angeles will present the 4th Annual “Dino Fest” Weekend! It’s a Fun Filled Weekend with Everything Dinosaur and Pterosaurs too! Angie, the Augustynolophus, & I will be there for complementary Dinosaur Painting. This will be our 3rd time participating in this annual event. Angie always…
Stuart the Sauropod & More!
Stuart gets his primary colors Warm Yellow and Spring Green. Staring on his side makes it much easier to get Stuarts underneath areas. While the Yellow is curing, I apply the Spring Green to all that I can reach. After a couple of hours Stuart is dry enough to stand up. I need a ladder…
Stuart & the Titanosaurs
Stuart arrived at the Park on May 7th with Stanley the Stegosaurus and the 4 Raptors – Alan, Blue, Charlie & Jadon. While the Raptors are getting some addition color splashes, Stuart needs some rust protection. Don’t worry Stanley will get protection too! 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection – Leather…
Dinosaur Eyes are Watching You!
Before We look deeper into Dinosaurs Eyes, let’s get up to speed with Jadon. He had just received a Gold Rush Metallic & Black Night Metallic Body finish. Jadon’s Claws have been masked and painted Hammered Brown. Apple Red Metallic provided a nice top stripe for Jadon, which will be blended with the Black Night…
Mailosaurus!
Is there a Mailosaurus Hiding in Your Neighborhood or Your Yard? There could be! They can camouflage to appear as an ordinary mailbox, so watch Your Hands and Arms! Note: Check if You live in an area that prohibits painting Your Mailbox – HOA’s (homeowners associations) with restrictive CC&R’s local ordinances etc… Yes, they…
The Prehistoric Landscape!
What was the Landscape like during the Age of the Dinosaurs and even before? As Pangaea the Supercontinent rose above the Ocean, lush soft wood forest – Giant Ferns, Cycadeoids – similar to Cycads of today, Ginkgoids, Conifers with broad leaves vs. needles, Horsetails & Rushes (grass like plants with hollow or pithy stems) spread…
Raptor Detailing & More Humans Visit the Park!
Blue, Charlie & Alan receive detailing on their tongues, eyes and teeth. Apple Red Metallic gives the tongues a wet look. Gloss Marigold is a nice choice for the Eyes and Gloss White makes those Teeth Pop! Spraying paint in the caps of the cans and dipping with artist brushes allows me the ability to…
Humans at the Park?
The Prehistoric Pals had some Human Visitors Last Week. Neighbors Kathy, Daughter Danielle & Grandson Nathan stopped by with Uncle David his kids and friends. The Carnivores always enjoy Visitors. Danielle & Nathan and the rest of the kids pose with Raphael a Raptor from the Deinonychus Family. The Triceratops brothers Paul & Christopher photo…
Jadon – Even More Raptors!
Jadon was a little impatient after seeing Blue’s & Charlie’s progress. So, here we go again – 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection – Leather & Blue Nitrile Gloves, Various Sizes Wire Brushes, Dusting Brush, Blower, Protective Clothing, Knee Pads, Hat & Eye Wear. I start with the Jadon on his…