Sue and I have happy memories of the inaugural DinoCon.  The event took place last month at Exeter University.  It was the UK’s first dinosaur convention, and we met lots of extremely talented people.  For example, this event was attended by C. M. Kösemen, a researcher and artist. He is also an author, perhaps most famous for the remarkable book “All Yesterdays”. First published in 2012, it was a collaboration with artist John Conway and palaeontologist Darren Naish. It challenges perceptions about how dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals behaved. It contains lots of stunning illustrations.

His artwork is unique, it encompasses surrealist images, speculative evolution and palaeoart. In addition, he takes inspiration from the history and culture of his native Turkey.  As DinoCon drew to a close, Sue and I were presented with a signed illustration.  We are honoured to have received such a gift.

The personally signed artwork presented to Everything Dinosaur by C. M. Kösemen. Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur.

Picture credit: Everything Dinosaur

The C. M. Kösemen Artwork

This artwork that was signed by the artist features two flying creatures.  The top image is that of Yi qi, the scansoriopterygid dinosaur from the Late Jurassic of China.  The image below is that of the Eurasian magpie (Pica pica).  Sue and I really appreciate this kind gesture, a personally signed copy of some brilliant artwork.  A stunning reconstruction of a bizarre theropod and a magpie to provide scale.  Not all dinosaurs were giants and Yi qi demonstrates the enormous diversity of the Theropoda. C. M. Kösemen too, is known for producing a diverse range of illustrations – everything from dinosaurs to surreal artwork and images of speculative evolution.

For further information about this innovative artist, read his Wikipedia article: C. M. Kösemen on Wikipedia.

Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:

“DinoCon was a huge success. It was amazing to meet so many talented people.  The artwork and illustrations on display were simply stunning. Sue and I were delighted to receive such a special and thoughtful gift.”

To read more about this year’s DinoCon event: DinoCon a Fantastic Success!