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Published: 2013-06-18 20:33:57 +0000 UTC; Views: 2247; Favourites: 66; Downloads: 8
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Just because I think it sounds cool.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.
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!
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Comments: 34
JWArtwork In reply to apexpredator7 [2013-07-02 21:32:57 +0000 UTC]
Thank you, my friend, I appreciate it!
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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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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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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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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 [2013-06-24 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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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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