mikeymig Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I drew these when I was between the ages of 12-14. No tracing but I would look at pictures in books or magazines for most of them. The only reason they still exist is because at that time I laminated everything even newspaper clippings about fossils. I lived out in the boondocks surrounded by forest and the ravine near my house was Upper Devonian. The fossils in the ravine were few (Cephalopods, Plecyopods) and poorly preserved so I dreamed about and drew pictures of fossils. Thanks for looking, Mikey Bison antiquus. I had a fossil tooth to this extinct bison Saber cat and tiger skull showing muscles. A Mammoth skull. This one goes with the Mastodon skull for comparison. Mastodon skull. Raccoon skull. had a large skull collection at this time and was interested in the relation of dogs, bears, and raccoons. Bear skull. had a large skull collection at this time and was interested in the relation of dogs, bears, and raccoons. Coyote skull. I had a large skull collection at this time and was interested in the relation of dogs, bears, and raccoons. This is what I thought the family tree of mammalian carnivores looked like with a concentration on dogs, bears, and raccoons. A fossil Raccoon skull I used to have. Mosasaur from the Cretaceous of South Dakota. A pterosaur from the Jurassic catching a fish. I wasnt sure if they ate fish but I thought they did. Showing the forelimb of an early amphibian. I was fascinated to know that back then they had the same bones as we do in our arms. Showing the forelimb of a Devonian lungfish. I was fascinated to know that back then they had the same bones as we do in our arms. Ammonite from the Pierre shale. This was my attempt at being artsy. It was the 80s! Fossil arthropods that I find in NY. Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triops808 Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) You were very talented at that young age! You had quite an interest in the science of paleontology even then, when a lot of kids like me were more interested in watching movies with stop motion rubber dinosaurs:) Wonderful pictuers, truly, please share more of your works with us! Edited January 11, 2014 by Aetobatus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymig Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) You were very talented at that young age! You had quite an interest in the science of paleontology even then, when a lot of kids like me were more interested in watching movies with stop motion rubber dinosaurs:) Wonderful pictuers, truly, please share more of your works with us!Thanks. I watched the movies too with stop action rubber dinosaurs. I love them and looked forward every Saturday to Land of the Lost. Mikey Edited January 11, 2014 by mikeymig Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbshark Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 You have quite the artistic eye,thanks for sharing you pictures.They are particularly well detailed and accurate.I was more of a critter collector as a child.Anything I could put in an aquarium,bucket or box lol. Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymig Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 You have quite the artistic eye,thanks for sharing you pictures.They are particularly well detailed and accurate.I was more of a critter collector as a child.Anything I could put in an aquarium,bucket or box lol.Thanks. I was also into critters as a kid. I had a 500 gallon fish tank that I filled every summer with fish I caught then let them go in the fall. I also had around 20 snakes that a caught and released, a pet opossum, snapping turtle, and a prairie dog named octane. Mikey Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missourian Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Very nice artwork. I like the subtle blending of colors and textures. Context is critical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamThompson Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Wow, that's quite a bit of talent you seem to have there (and at a young age too)! I share your passion of science from a young age, but unlike you I can barely manage to even construct a semi-decent stick figure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Great ART!!! Very talented and dedicated! The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted January 11, 2014 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Wow. Now I understand why the trilobites and brachs you prepare are so wonderful. You've always had a good eye and a steady hand. Those are impressive drawings for a 12-14 year old. Were you encouraged by art and science teachers? I always liked to draw but I know the drawings weren't as good as yours. Along with all the usual interests of a 14-year-old I was interested in breeding tropical fish at that age. Thanks for showing us those great drawings. Mike G Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymig Posted January 11, 2014 Author Share Posted January 11, 2014 Wow. Now I understand why the trilobites and brachs you prepare are so wonderful. You've always had a good eye and a steady hand. Those are impressive drawings for a 12-14 year old. Were you encouraged by art and science teachers? I always liked to draw but I know the drawings weren't as good as yours. Along with all the usual interests of a 14-year-old I was interested in breeding tropical fish at that age. Thanks for showing us those great drawings. Mike G Mike, thanks but no I wasn't encouraged by anyone actually quite the opposite. I came home from school a couple times when I was a kid and my fossil collection was in the front yard. My dad thinks fossils are stupid and tried to discourage and stop me from collecting. He didn't like my skull collection either but he found out that he could sell them at shows (he sold antique radios) and my collection disappeared one day. Breeding tropical fish? Let me guess Cichlids! I tried to recreate the habitat where I caught the fish I had in. Thanks Mikey Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 (edited) Pretty mature style for 12-14! I've seen worse artwork in children's books about prehistoric life. I used to do paleoart when I was a kid too (mostly copying pics out of books, also drawing up timescales and taxonomic diagrams) but nowadays I am averse to diverting time away from actually collecting and curating fossils.. Since I dreamed of early stuff like you had in your vicinity, my subjects were usually Paleozoic, but I can't complain about the Mesozoic/Ceno. sites I had/have access to! Wow, your dad seems like a piece of work - my parents may have complained a bit about my obsession (clutter) - worried that my increasingly rock-filled bedroom being above theirs might someday collapse upon them - but they never would have sold or trashed anything that I loved! Edited January 12, 2014 by Wrangellian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhw Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Nice work Mikey. I particularly like your NY arthropod chart, trackways and all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymig Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Wrangellian, thanks! My dad fears anything he doesn't understand. I haven't drawn much since I was a kid and started prepping. I would much rather be collecting as well and displaying. Thank you mikey Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymig Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Nice work Mikey. I particularly like your NY arthropod chart, trackways and all!cool, thanks jhw! It was some time after I drew that picture when I finally found each one of those guys. mikey Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbshark Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Thanks. I was also into critters as a kid. I had a 500 gallon fish tank that I filled every summer with fish I caught then let them go in the fall. I also had around 20 snakes that a caught and released, a pet opossum, snapping turtle, and a prairie dog named octane. Mikey Love that name Octane,I should've named my kids that lol! Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Mikey, As Mike said, it's easy to see how your artistic abilities have grown into the skills you use to take the pictures you take, do the prepping you do, and in the awesome displays you make. Excellent work - thank you for posting it. Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pagurus Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 ... Breeding tropical fish? Let me guess Cichlids! I tried to recreate the habitat where I caught the fish I had in. Yep. You nailed it. Cichlids. Jack Dempseys mostly, and Angelfish. Also some bettas. All their behaviors intrigued me. I have saltwater horseshoe crabs now (along with other local marine life) and I've been thinking of trying to recreate a Jurassic habitat for them with a painted background. It's not the same species but it would be close enough for me. Start the day with a smile and get it over with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeymig Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 A Jurassic habitat would be cool. I did a living fossil tank once with gars and lungfish. I have a large specimen shell collection and have always wanted an invert tank with strombids and cowries but I'm not sure about salt water. Mikey Many times I've wondered how much there is to know. led zeppelin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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