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New work - resting Gorgosaurus libratus.

Gorgosaurus is one of the most studied tyrannosaurids. Since it was described in 1914, many specimens have been found representing almost all stages of growth. Most Gorgosaurus fossils are found in the Dinosaur Park formation, but there are also specimens from Montana. Gorgosaurus is the closest relative of Albertosaurus sarcophagus, with which it forms the Albertosaurinae subfamily. Moreover, a number of authors even considered Gorgosaurus a species of Albertosaurus. Now they are more often separated. Albertosaurines are more gracefully built than tyrannosaurines, with prominent preorbital horns. Gorgosaurus led an active and violent lifestyle, as can be seen from specimens that preserved multiple traumas and pathologies (including bite marks on the head).

In this work, I decided to practice an unusual animal pose for me. It was especially difficult to draw legs. But, nevertheless, the result was quite good. In addition, I initially wanted to try making a pencil pattern, but then decided to make it in digital. This Gorgosaurus is depicted with scars on his face and protofeathers in some places, the plants near him is a small horsetails.

Black ballpoint and gel ink pens, 2020.

And yes, I know about the Spinosaurus hype. I'll make my contribution in a little later.

Description

New work - resting Gorgosaurus libratus.

Gorgosaurus is one of the most studied tyrannosaurids. Since it was described in 1914, many specimens have been found representing almost all stages of growth. Most Gorgosaurus fossils are found in the Dinosaur Park formation, but there are also specimens from Montana. Gorgosaurus is the closest relative of Albertosaurus sarcophagus, with which it forms the Albertosaurinae subfamily. Moreover, a number of authors even considered Gorgosaurus a species of Albertosaurus. Now they are more often separated. Albertosaurines are more gracefully built than tyrannosaurines, with prominent preorbital horns. Gorgosaurus led an active and violent lifestyle, as can be seen from specimens that preserved multiple traumas and pathologies (including bite marks on the head).

In this work, I decided to practice an unusual animal pose for me. It was especially difficult to draw legs. But, nevertheless, the result was quite good. In addition, I initially wanted to try making a pencil pattern, but then decided to make it in digital. This Gorgosaurus is depicted with scars on his face and protofeathers in some places, the plants near him is a small horsetails.

Black ballpoint and gel ink pens, 2020.

And yes, I know about the Spinosaurus hype. I'll make my contribution in a little later.