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Published: 2016-05-28 23:43:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 4954; Favourites: 93; Downloads: 0
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My latest study is on one of my favorite sauropods, amargasaurus! I always found them so interesting looking, especially their vertebral spines on their neck. Now I know there are many theories are out there, but the one I believe seems the most realistic and what i'm going with in this study is that the vertebral spines were like spikes used as defense and display. The spines were possibly covered in keratinous sheaths, very much like the horns you see on bovids. Plus their neck was capable of bending pretty far down, allowing it to display or use it's spines as a defense.The sail theory I think makes a pretty concept, but it wouldn't be practical. The skin attached to each spine would limit it's neck movement drastically. So when it comes to the sail vs. defensive spine theory i'm going with the defensive spines. Skeleton done in Prismacolor markers, white pen, and colored pencils. Labels done in Illustrator.
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Comments: 5
I adore your skeletal/Muscular studies but this and the muscled version are my absolute favorites! Amargasaurus is my all time favorite species of Sauropods! Wonderful work! I can't wait to see more!
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You've gotten really good at these. It's been a pleasure to watch your work improve over the course of these many studies, and I look forward to the fully fleshed out form of this!
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Yeah, I've improved a lot on technique, as well as knowledge of the animal im drawing. I sometimes cringe looking at my old studies, hahaha! Thanks!
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Knowledge of the animal definitely helps! You could always redo some of the older ones that you don't like as much, if you felt up to it. x3
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