Sharks of SC Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Hey guys and gals, I've worked on several variations of this idea over the years, but haven't yet made one thats visually appealing, informative, and compact. The ultimate goal is to have a laminated copy for everyone that I take tooth hunting so that they can take a stab at identifying their finds in the field. I traced teeth in my collection so that the drawings (when the sheet is scaled to 8.5" x 11") will be approximately life-size. As you can see, I'm quickly running out of space and still have several species I'd like to cover...guess its time to start another one. Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Eventually, I'd like to write up and illustrate a little "field guide" type think for beach hunting for fossils...just as a project. I did one a few years ago with the girlfriend for birdwatching (for kids)...it was a lot of fun. Anyway thanks for taking a look. Happy hunting, CBK Latest version...for now - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharks of SC Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 ...and a page unbound page from the kids' bird watching guide, "Charleston Chirps" - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickNC Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 That looks great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffie Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) Oh my gosh, Cade, you are so talented. Great job!! I want one. Edited May 20, 2013 by Taffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squali Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 I've got my signed copy mounted next to all of the incredible Charleston material you helpped me out with last year I copied it for the kids I gave teeth to and it really helps. Thanks again for the update It's hard to remember why you drained the swamp when your surrounded by alligators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharks of SC Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 That looks great! Oh my gosh, Cade, you are so talented. Great job!! I want one. Thanks guys - this is just what I do when I can't get out and find some...or when bored in class.Taffie, which one would you like? I've got lots and lots of doodles, most nature-themed. I'd be happy to send some your way. I've got my signed copy mounted next to all of the incredible Charleston material you helpped me out with last year I copied it for the kids I gave teeth to and it really helps. Thanks again for the update Hey Jeff,Thank you kindly. They're fun to draw, and if anyone gets any benefit at all from them, I consider it a bonus. Take care, Cade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taffie Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 (edited) I would love the tooth id guide, it's fabulous. Thanks! Oh, yes - and signed please! Edited May 20, 2013 by Taffie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ibuprofen200mg Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wow, it looks like you could just grab them out of the page and stick 'em in the loot bag! I wish I had something like that when I was first starting out, great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharks of SC Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 I would love the tooth id guide, it's fabulous. Thanks! Oh, yes - and signed please! Just finished it up...PM sent Wow, it looks like you could just grab them out of the page and stick 'em in the loot bag! I wish I had something like that when I was first starting out, great work!Thanks ibuprofen,Glad you like it. Ill have a copy for you next hunt. CBK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeloiVarden Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Great job Cade! I think there is plenty of interest out there and the few attempts I have seen folks at such a guide pale in comparison to yours. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharks of SC Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Great job Cade! I think there is plenty of interest out there and the few attempts I have seen folks at such a guide pale in comparison to yours. Nice! Thanks Jason! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Very nice. Since references tend to be quite scattered in the literature, I've had to do the same myself with Pennsylvanian invertebrates, but your drawings are higher quality. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharks of SC Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Very nice. Since references tend to be quite scattered in the literature, I've had to do the same myself with Pennsylvanian invertebrates, but your drawings are higher quality. Hey Missourian, thanks - I'd love to see your drawings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 Hey Missourian, thanks - I'd love to see your drawings. This crinoid key is the only one I took any real care with: The rest of the drawing are not much more than chicken scratchings that show the various diagnostic features of the genera. I suppose I could scan a few in just because. 1 Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharks of SC Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 This crinoid key is the only one I took any real care with: Crinoid-id-key-small.png The rest of the drawing are not much more than chicken scratchings that show the various diagnostic features of the genera. I suppose I could scan a few in just because. Those are AWESOME, Missourian! Your attention to detail is impressive. Fortunately for me, most of the frequently-found shark teeth found locally differ quite a bit from one another so I could take some liberties with my drawings.Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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