T-Rex

I believe almost every child must have had an obsession with Dinosaurs at one point or another in their early years. I know I sure did. Kindergarten and grade one did it for me with colouring projects and research projects on these huge lizards. Our teachers even delighted us with a trip to the Royal Ontario Museum to see the giant beasts, among other things. I drew Dinosaurs, I read about Dinosaurs, I played with Dinosaur toys, dreamed about Dinosaurs and even imagined that I was one. They were the coolest thing since sliced bread. My original career choice way back in grade one, was to become an anthropologist. Let's just say that I was a little early on the decision making, and I found out that math, chemistry and me didn't get along, so that train of thought was kiboshed rather quickly. No matter, I still find them fascinating. I have all of the Jurassic Park movies lying around the house somewhere, so they fill my Dinosaur craving every-now-and-then.

This guy above, Mr. T-Rex himself, was just for fun. A little bit cartoony as it's been many, many years since I put pencil to paper to create one of these amazing creatures. I drew him from a image of a set of bones, and was pleasantly surprised at the outline result that I could come up with merely working from a skeleton. Perhaps I'll add a few more dino selections to my sketch book though a little more detailed next time would be preferable.