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James Gurney

James Gurney
This weblog by Dinotopia creator James Gurney is for illustrators, plein-air painters, sketchers, comic artists, animators, art students, and writers. You'll find practical studio tips, insights into the making of the Dinotopia books, and first-hand reports from art schools and museums.

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Thursday, April 5, 2018

Kentrosaurus Bakery


A Kentrosaurus assists the bagel seller, from Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara.
Posted by James Gurney at Thursday, April 05, 2018
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Labels: Dinosaurs, Dinotopia, Journey to Chandara

1 comment:

R's Rue said...

Great.

April 5, 2018 at 1:28 PM

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