Boesse Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Hey folks, One of the fortunate things about being both a paleontologist and an artist means I'll never have to pay anyone to do artwork or illustrations for my own publications. This is twice as great, because 1) I'm a control freak when it comes to that stuff, and 2) it allows me to be as 'anal' as I need to be about it. I've put the art skills I learned in high school to use as a paleontologist, and have drawn shaded pictures of fossils, skeletal drawings, and some line drawings. Here are some examples, along with a portrait I did out of boredom. Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted October 18, 2009 Author Share Posted October 18, 2009 Here's the rest of the illustrations. Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jax Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Nice stuff! Whos the Paleo-Women? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RomanK Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Here's the rest of the illustrations. Bobby Impressive, thanks for sharing. Roman http://s1143.photobu.../donbassfossil/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Awesome! I had no idea... "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Dactyll Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Boesse..... Very nice work.... well done.... Cheers Steve... And Welcome if your a New Member... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tracer Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 well, i kinda knew you could do that bobby, from having looked at your old website. but i remain in awe of your mad skilz and intellect. if i ever win the lottery, i'll probably be looking for you to fund your research. but at the moment, tj keeps me too broke to buy lottery tickets... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Nicely rendered pencil work, thanks for sharing it with us, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenixflood Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Impressive, most impressive! I really like the ealry whale skull! Have you ever thought about making prints? The soul of a Fossil Hunter is one that is seeking, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fig rocks Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Nice artwork Bobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32fordboy Posted October 18, 2009 Share Posted October 18, 2009 Very nice. www.nicksfossils.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampa dino Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Those looked great, have you tried other mediums other then pencil renderings I would like to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Hey Folks, Thanks for the compliments! The paleo-woman is Anne Hathaway. What website are you referring to, Tracer? And lastly, If I had a larger budget I'd work with oil paint - I did some a looong time ago in middle school; since then I've only painted casts (which is an art form in itself!). The media I use are graphite, and ink. I did a lot of work with prismacolor pencils in high school with favorable results (i.e. the dromaeosaurid) but that medium is very nerve-wracking to use because you cannot erase or paint white over it, unlike oil painting or graphite; it's more like pen & ink drawing. I *should* try some work with lighter pencils on a black, gray, or sepia colored paper. Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted October 19, 2009 Share Posted October 19, 2009 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted October 19, 2009 Author Share Posted October 19, 2009 Impressive, most impressive! I really like the ealry whale skull! Have you ever thought about making prints? Yes, I have thought about it, although I haven't really received any 'bids'. I did some commissions in high school, where friends of mine would see my work on a daily basis. In college, I haven't been in art classes, and up until now, haven't put any of my art on the interwebs. So - yes, if you'd like a print, we'll talk! Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boesse Posted October 21, 2009 Author Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hey folks, hot off the presses. Just finished this one last night. The southern sea lion, Otaria flavescens (or O. byronia; can't remember which is valid). bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenixflood Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Yes, I have thought about it, although I haven't really received any 'bids'. I did some commissions in high school, where friends of mine would see my work on a daily basis. In college, I haven't been in art classes, and up until now, haven't put any of my art on the interwebs. So - yes, if you'd like a print, we'll talk! Bobby Go ahead and shoot me a pm with. I just got out of Grad school myself so I can't promise to make you rich The soul of a Fossil Hunter is one that is seeking, always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siteseer Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Hey folks, One of the fortunate things about being both a paleontologist and an artist means I'll never have to pay anyone to do artwork or illustrations for my own publications. This is twice as great, because 1) I'm a control freak when it comes to that stuff, and 2) it allows me to be as 'anal' as I need to be about it. I've put the art skills I learned in high school to use as a paleontologist, and have drawn shaded pictures of fossils, skeletal drawings, and some line drawings. Here are some examples, along with a portrait I did out of boredom. Bobby Bobby, That's nice work. I really like the archaeocete and the skeletons with the body outline. Anne Hathaway. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Menser Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Very well done. Yet again on this forum, I am humbled by real talent. Be true to the reality you create. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiphactinus Posted October 21, 2009 Share Posted October 21, 2009 Awesome!!!! I'll show these to Xiphactinus Jr. tonight. He'd love to make a career out of exactly what you are doing. Visiting colleges as we speak. $$$$$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triceratops Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thats some incredible work! -Lyall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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