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Published: 2013-06-18 20:33:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 2247; Favourites: 66; Downloads: 8
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Description Just because I think it sounds cool. But I don't know what primordial means, tho... A quick one this time, to show I'm still alive, which some of you may have noticed to a great extent, while others may not. It is because I'm currently trying to get rid of a stunning 2701 watchmessages, and them keepz coming in all the time, so yeah. Those are also my final weeks of school, and I am not passing the year. On the one hand that brings advantages, such as not having to do my final exams next year (I'm damn nervous now already...), but on the other hand, I'm gonna miss my friends. Good thing I'm not the only one of my class that isn't passing. I have absolutely no idea how the class from the year after me is, but it seems I'm gonna have to do my best to make new friends...

Anyhow, here is something quick. Having used this [link] Orthacanthus, as you'll probably remember, adding an environment and a Diplocaulus (the amphibian on the foreground), this was a quicky, simply because I currently lack time to make presents, for which I do really want to do my best, so those who I promised will have to wait a little. I guess we are all familiar by now with those creatures? For the ones who aren't:

Orthacanthus:
Xenacanthida, Orthacanthidae. A big (up to 3 meters in lenght) freshwatershark with a nasty bite.

Diplocaulus:
Lepospondyli, Keraterpetonidae. A weird and flat amphibian that likely spent a lot of its time on the riverbed. The creature grew up to 1 meter in length and had a weird boomerang-like skull, that likely made it easier to 'fly' across the bottom, and may have been used for defense or courtship.

The scene itself plays in Early-Permian Texas (or New-Mexico or Oklahoma, something in that area).

Be sure to check out this LIVE-SIZED origami version of Diplocaulus by : [link]

And for now, cheers!

You'll probably hear or see from me on your drawings.

As always comments and crisism are welcome, and don't be afraid to hit that fave-button! Take care guys!
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Comments: 34

apexpredator7 [2013-06-28 20:16:06 +0000 UTC]

Nice well done

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JWArtwork In reply to apexpredator7 [2013-07-02 21:32:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my friend, I appreciate it!

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apexpredator7 In reply to JWArtwork [2013-07-03 15:17:45 +0000 UTC]

Your welcome

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JWArtwork In reply to apexpredator7 [2013-07-03 19:16:46 +0000 UTC]

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PrimevalRaptor [2013-06-28 12:57:30 +0000 UTC]

Nice job, the water looks really murky. Also great to have the shark lurking in the background. ^^

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JWArtwork In reply to PrimevalRaptor [2013-07-02 21:34:54 +0000 UTC]

That was what I was going for, so I'm glad to head my efforts paid off! Thank you sir!

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PrimevalRaptor In reply to JWArtwork [2013-07-02 23:16:33 +0000 UTC]

Surely did. ^^
No problem.

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JWArtwork In reply to PrimevalRaptor [2013-07-03 19:16:57 +0000 UTC]

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vasix [2013-06-22 01:20:19 +0000 UTC]

I like the mistiness of the water, it makes the shark look like an ominous shadow that'll spring on you in an instant

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JWArtwork In reply to vasix [2013-06-22 21:09:35 +0000 UTC]

Sounds like I succeeded then!

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vasix In reply to JWArtwork [2013-06-24 14:37:54 +0000 UTC]

Yup, in this case you did!

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Taena-Doman [2013-06-19 09:34:49 +0000 UTC]

I like this one. A great scene of a with sediments filled waters, which is still flooded with light.

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JWArtwork In reply to Taena-Doman [2013-06-22 21:10:43 +0000 UTC]

That's what I was going for, glad it came out that way!

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Varlock [2013-06-19 06:04:42 +0000 UTC]

great

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JWArtwork In reply to Varlock [2013-06-22 21:10:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my friend!

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SomeKindaSpy [2013-06-18 23:00:25 +0000 UTC]

Ahhh, I do live this.

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JWArtwork In reply to SomeKindaSpy [2013-06-22 21:11:15 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad to hear that, my friend!

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Dragonthunders [2013-06-18 21:36:51 +0000 UTC]

I must say your work is amazing. I like background details, and Diplocaulus

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JWArtwork In reply to Dragonthunders [2013-06-22 21:12:05 +0000 UTC]

It's nice to hear that, thank you, my friend!

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Zimices [2013-06-18 21:16:56 +0000 UTC]

Very nice scene, I like the yellow atmosphere and the animals. The Diplocaulus is always a source of fascination

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JWArtwork In reply to Zimices [2013-06-22 21:13:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, my dear friend! And yes, it is! Although Orthacanthus was very peculiar too. Actually Permian animals are in general.

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Zimices In reply to JWArtwork [2013-06-23 01:14:34 +0000 UTC]

Indeed!

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JWArtwork In reply to Zimices [2013-06-24 12:50:47 +0000 UTC]

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Zimices In reply to JWArtwork [2013-06-24 22:42:12 +0000 UTC]

Funny thing: someone has told me that when I talk in English I have a little British accent

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Adiraiju [2013-06-18 21:12:57 +0000 UTC]

"He won't find me down here, heh-heh-heh..."
"Why's that idiot buried in the mud?"

Wonderful job here!

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JWArtwork In reply to Adiraiju [2013-06-18 22:05:22 +0000 UTC]

Diplocaulus should go into the weed, the shark will detect him out here anyway, with his electric sensors, but unfortunately for Diplocaulus, his head's too wide...

Hey, thank you!

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acepredator In reply to JWArtwork [2014-12-05 04:49:40 +0000 UTC]

Actually it can use its head as an anchor to lodge itself in the weeds.

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Adiraiju In reply to JWArtwork [2013-06-19 12:27:14 +0000 UTC]

Certainly!

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JWArtwork In reply to Adiraiju [2013-06-22 21:13:49 +0000 UTC]

^^

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PeteriDish [2013-06-18 20:40:55 +0000 UTC]

thank you for the shoutout! wonderful scene! looks I have a life-sized orthacanthus on my hands now! (just kidding XD)

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JWArtwork In reply to PeteriDish [2013-06-18 20:52:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh yes! Good luck getting a 3 meter paper! Tho you can also make one life-sized, Orthacanthus came in sizes from 55 centimeters to 3 meters, so yeah. Would make a nice diorama with your Diplocaulus. Only add a Lysorophus and you're done. And you're welcome and thank you! ^^

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PeteriDish In reply to JWArtwork [2013-06-18 20:58:24 +0000 UTC]

more than 3 m most likely! I doubt I'll be able to make as efficient design as the diplocaulus was XD a 55 cm one would be managable though, that one might almost be small enough for the diplo to omnom on it, don't you thinnk? XD Lysorophus? O.O never heard of it! XD *googles* AH! that almost snake-like amphibian! XD all righty then!

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JWArtwork In reply to PeteriDish [2013-06-18 21:07:57 +0000 UTC]

That would turn the tables! But I don't think Diplocaulus had the means to take on a shark half its length. I think it mainly ate invertebrates, occasionally a small fish, I guess... And Lysorophus, that one with the head like a di... ehm, well you'll see it here: [link]

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PeteriDish In reply to JWArtwork [2013-06-18 21:16:59 +0000 UTC]

and you have actually convinced me. edestus has been added on my "to do" list! XD

Ah, I guess you are right, maybe it wasn't as vicious as I sometimes dream it was... XD

and ehm... u perv u... XD

it would actually make a cool foodchain! that's a nice idea for a diorama! all it needs is some roots and i'm all set! XD

And I have forgotten to mention Crassigyrinus is kinda on my list too, I have made a (very crude) draft ages ago, but never finished it...

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