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Psithyrus — Troodons Tool using dinosaurs

Published: 2011-03-27 15:20:15 +0000 UTC; Views: 30265; Favourites: 1001; Downloads: 727
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Description I haven't submitted much dino art for a while, so I uploaded this depiction of theropod family life that I drew last year; however, I decided to color it this week. The picture portrays a mother troodonid dinosaur removing termites from a mound using a stick, meanwhile her hatchlings eagerly watch with the anticipation of a quick scrumptious snack. The use of a stick prevents soldier termites from attacking the dinosaurs as they chow down on worker nestmates. Since Troodontidae represent perhaps the smartest of cretaceous beasts, I like to believe that some troodons are akin to some clever birds we see today and learned to use tools for finding food.

Hope you like this pic, I experimented a little more with lighting effects.

Enjoy,

Blair
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Comments: 187

impenguin2 In reply to ??? [2011-03-29 00:23:00 +0000 UTC]

welcome

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The-Episiarch [2011-03-27 21:29:11 +0000 UTC]

Nice idea, reminds me of one of those Galapagos finches. Nice touch with one of the eager hatchlings drooling away!

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Psithyrus In reply to The-Episiarch [2011-03-29 00:11:22 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh wowwww! I was thinking of finches (orioles) and parrots to model the beaks of the chicks. I laughed when you noticed the "drool". It was supposed to be a stick but it ends right at the chicks mouth, so it does look like saliva, my bad.

Glad you liked the baby troodos, hey turned out cuter than I had expected.


Blair

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KaluMakie-chan In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 21:20:18 +0000 UTC]

I just love everything xD Especially the texture of the feathers x3

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Psithyrus In reply to KaluMakie-chan [2011-03-29 00:12:44 +0000 UTC]

Oh thank you very much,

I love drawing textures, and digital painting makes rendering small details so much easier.

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KaluMakie-chan In reply to Psithyrus [2011-04-06 01:47:16 +0000 UTC]

Soooo true! But I just feel so sad because I don't know well how to use this digital resources. I wonder someday I'll make images with textures so beautiful like your picture !>__<

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Celea In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 21:16:50 +0000 UTC]

Wow, this is just great! I especially love all the textures and those dinos' cute little faces

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Psithyrus In reply to Celea [2011-03-29 00:15:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Celea,

Those chicks gotta be happy with all those plump termites to chose from. They can't just eat one, hahaha

thanks again,

Blair

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Celea In reply to Psithyrus [2011-03-29 19:04:53 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure . And that's true, I would be too. If I liked termites

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Tohroe [2011-03-27 21:08:23 +0000 UTC]

I'm not usually that fond of this kind of work, but this is just lovely.

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Psithyrus In reply to Tohroe [2011-03-29 00:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Hi Tohroe,

Thanks for the very kind words and I am glad you liked the painting...thanks again and best wishes,

Blair

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EWilloughby [2011-03-27 20:39:05 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's really lovely. Love the background too. Great work.

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Psithyrus In reply to EWilloughby [2011-03-29 00:18:27 +0000 UTC]

Ohh thanks Emily,

I always wanted to draw some troodons

all the best,

Blair

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SimplyTemonade In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 19:13:31 +0000 UTC]

Yummy termites Are you a famous artist, because you should be.

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Psithyrus In reply to SimplyTemonade [2011-03-29 00:24:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

I never ate termites, but if they are anything like mealworms and crickets, then they would be yummy. I am most definitely not a famous artist, I love to draw and paint to keep my sanity during my real job, an entomologist (yup I have eaten many insect dishes, I am most fond of sauted giant water bugs! haha...

Thanks again for the kind words,

Blair

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babbletrish In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 17:51:06 +0000 UTC]

Great piece and I love, love, LOVE the concept!

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Psithyrus In reply to babbletrish [2011-03-29 00:26:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Tricia,

I am glad you liked it, your art realy got me hooked on drawing cute dinos and other critters thanks for the inspiration...

cheers,

Blair

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ShadowKiwi In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 17:38:41 +0000 UTC]

Sweet Psithy! I love it! : D

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Psithyrus In reply to ShadowKiwi [2011-03-29 00:30:41 +0000 UTC]

Ohh I am glad you like 'em,

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BlueFluffyDinosaur In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 17:04:10 +0000 UTC]

Mmmmm! Realy nice.

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Psithyrus In reply to BlueFluffyDinosaur [2011-03-29 00:31:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Joanna,

Your troodons inspired me to draw these fellows...

Thanks again for the kind comments

cheers,

Blair

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MancunianRain In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 16:59:23 +0000 UTC]

It's really wonderful ^^

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Psithyrus In reply to MancunianRain [2011-03-29 00:32:47 +0000 UTC]

Oh thanks, I had fun drawing these guys...

cheers,

Blair

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Pimsri In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 16:14:11 +0000 UTC]

dawww~
they are very cute

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Psithyrus In reply to Pimsri [2011-03-29 00:33:29 +0000 UTC]

Many thanks, They may be cute, but they can be deadly hehehe

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ToxicKittyCat In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 16:00:12 +0000 UTC]

FANTASTIC, as always, up to standard of yours

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Psithyrus In reply to ToxicKittyCat [2011-03-29 00:35:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Natalia,

You and Joanna inspired me to draw troodons.

all the best from one of your biggest fans, go Kora!

Blair

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ToxicKittyCat In reply to Psithyrus [2011-03-29 06:09:31 +0000 UTC]

I am so happy of Having my characters fans I would draw more Kora just for you

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Arbiter10123 In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 15:54:22 +0000 UTC]

puffy cute troodons.

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Psithyrus In reply to Arbiter10123 [2011-03-29 00:35:50 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

dino chicks are so poofy

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Arbiter10123 In reply to Psithyrus [2011-03-29 02:34:45 +0000 UTC]

yep.

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Giganotosaur In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 15:40:58 +0000 UTC]

He he... The chicks look like elvis... he he.
Very nice!

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Psithyrus In reply to Giganotosaur [2011-03-29 00:39:54 +0000 UTC]

Ohhh wow, thanks Martin,

I am glad you noticed their hairdoos. I love to draw baby chicks with a little elvis pompadour on their heads, I suppose it is like a signature of my style. I visited graceland three times. I am not a big Elvis fan, but I am intrigued about how the King lived

thanks,

Blair

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Allantsuki In reply to ??? [2011-03-27 15:24:40 +0000 UTC]

Amazing and very cute!

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Psithyrus In reply to Allantsuki [2011-03-29 00:43:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks Allan,


I can't help myself' I just cannot draw ferocious dinosaurs

cheers good buddy,

Blair

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Allantsuki In reply to Psithyrus [2011-03-29 00:46:57 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome!

lol Nah, that's not a problem, after all, even the most ferocious animals nowadays can have their calm and tender moments, specially with their kids :3

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