Thank you Caldey for sending into Everything Dinosaur a colourful illustration of the theropod dinosaur Acrocanthosaurus. The vivid artwork is inspired by recently published photographs of the Beasts of the Mesozoic Acrocanthosaurus figure. The young artist has captured the red tones and contrasting blues of the Acrocanthosaurus prototype. It is wonderful to see Acrocanthosaurus illustrated in this way.
A beautiful and extremely colourful Acrocanthosaurus illustration. Caldey has taken inspiration from the Beasts of the Mesozoic articulated Acrocanthosaurus model’s colour scheme. Picture credit: Caldey.
Picture credit: Caldey
Acrocanthosaurus Illustrated
Acrocanthosaurus (A. atokensis) is a carcharodontosaurid taxon named and described in 1950 (Stovall and Langston). It roamed North America during the Cretaceous. Fossils have been found in Oklahoma, Wyoming, Texas and Maryland. Palaeontologists regard Acrocanthosaurus as one of the largest theropods. Size estimates vary but it could have reached lengths in excess of twelve metres and weighed four tonnes. Caldey has captured the jaw shape and skull of this apex predator. In addition, the young artist has carefully illustrated the three digits on each hand.
The genus name translates as “high spined lizard”. A reflection of the tall neural spines associated with the vertebrae. Caldey has skilfully illustrated this anatomical feature, with a high ridge of bone and flesh running from the back of the head down the body.
Mike from Everything Dinosaur commented:
“Thank you Caldey for sending into us your beautiful Acrocanthosaurus drawing. It is such an impressive illustration. Moreover, you have captured the vivid colour scheme of the Beasts of the Mesozoic Acrocanthosaurus prototype.”
The Everything Dinosaur website: Dinosaur and Prehistoric Animal Models.
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