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Dinosaurs, Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs, Olorotitan, Palaeontology, Tarbosaurus, University of Alberta
[Cross-posted at Love in the Time of Chasmosaurs.]
Once upon a time, in the autumn of 2011, I submitted an artwork requested by one Scott Persons of the University of Alberta via Art Evolved…
Three years later, the resulting set of three illustrations — a race between an Olorotitan and a Tarbosaurus — was finally published in the press release for a study of hadrosaur locomotion by Dr. Phil Currie and Scott Persons, which a few readers may already be familiar with, either independently or via the Chasmosaurs Facebook page. There is also a podcast about the research. Here, for your delectation and privilege (or indeed indifference and ennui, so please you) are the illustrations at a much larger size, which can be opened out in a new tab/window for full-view if you wish. Much of the comic expression in the dinosaurs’ eyes are missed in reduction — something which I hadn’t accounted for when I drew them.
The Aesop analogy subsequently repeated in the article was one which had actually occurred to Scott as a result of my original submission, as quoted in my linked Himmapaanensis post above: ‘…this is a charming twist (and one I had not anticipated). I like it very much!’ I readily confess that my simple little ego was considerably flattered by this.
There is also a story behind the flag-waving Protoceratops, who was originally accompanied by a much more incongruous figure (again, for the sake of this post’s conciseness, please see the first link for this). I don’t know, you’d think I had a penchant for such a thing…
Prints of the illustrations were donated to the silent auction at the Alberta Dinosaur Research Institute fundraising dinner this past weekend. Sean Willett of the Dragon Tongues podcast (whom Marc and I had the great pleasure of meeting and speaking to at the first TetZooCon, and for whom David recently completed a new logo) had very kindly placed a bid on them. He informs me that the prints finally sold for over $100.
Of course, given that it has been three years since their creation, there are several things I would do differently now. So consider this the appropriate disclaimer/apology for any obvious shortcomings. I do know, however, that I would relish more such opportunities for playful pictures accompanying serious research in formal publications. Can we make this A Thing, please?
hillsofnottingham said:
We loved the humour in these. I could n’t agree more, we need humour to support the serious.
Stuart M. Perkins said:
Loved it!
amalia marinopoulou said:
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Just Another Teacher in Maine said:
Your illustrations are so amazing–thanks for sharing them!
vijitmalviyablogs said:
Yep
mushemoses said:
Violet
keatspeare said:
That’s gorgeous, I adore youe style!
keatspeare said:
*your
saserejoshua said:
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StaceyRect said:
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vijitmalviyablogs said:
Amazing Story! Liked it!
awax1217 said:
I loved the interplay with the Aesop fable. Great art work. I wonder if you would look at my Yeti book I am starting to work on. It is on my blog and needs illustration. What do you think?
Anthropologist and Advocate Hameedullah said:
good
Portakal Ruhlu Kadın said:
That’s crazy!
twisterreed said:
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Very creative!
fairlightslife said:
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Valent Lau said:
Hmm interesting pictures
figuringitoutmommy said:
Amazing Work!!!
tranthanhbinh202 said:
Love your work ^^
amommasview said:
Amazing work! Well done!
chelseaparas said:
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Tffuhrer said:
Love this!
yaseminsayibas said:
Amazing!!
authorbengarrido said:
Your first illustration is now on my desktop.
thilophian said:
The trees that grow slowly make best fruits…
roshana1 said:
Cool
roshana1 said:
Do you want to follow pleas?
roshana1 said:
I follow back
eyewillnotcry1973 said:
Eye like… Cheers J
GHTransfer said:
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I love it and would like to share it
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thesecretpainter said:
Fantastic work and story!
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laru004 said:
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leandrochoc said:
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The Inner Monkey said:
Loved this!
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Casey Tanager said:
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Connie T said:
Your pictures are so creative and nice. I have sold a few of my drawings but I give most of the away.
Jinx Shadylane said:
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coitran66 said:
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Wonderful art!
fynnandcade said:
I lived in Calgary for five years ages ago and camped a long weekend in Drumheller. These illustrations have taken me back. Gorgeous.
uwillumination said:
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Pascaline said:
I attended the symposium in Drumheller, and saw the talk these illustrations were made for. Everybody loved them, especially the author who found and described Olorotitan.