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Description The politically correct term for the drawing tips I've shown here are Macronarians, "big noses". Of which Brachiosaurus is a member, along with Camarasaurus, whose skulls are featured. Sauropod is kind of redundant, because it means "lizard foot", and I'm sorry, what kind of dinosaur isn't, again? Macronarians are so called because they had massive nose holes on their foreheads. FYI, the Brachiosaurus in Jurassic Park was incorrectly shown, nostril-wise. Curse you, Speilberg! (I still love the movie, though!)

Sauropods are awesome, because they're such a mystery. How did things so incredibly huge ever survive for so long? I tell ya, nothing really makes you wonder why man considers himself such a big screaming deal than walking underneath the skeleton of a Brachiosaurus. Once you really start looking at sauropods, they're totally rocking awesome creatures. Every bit of them is engineered to be lightweight and powerful. And they're still throwing scientists for a real loop as to how their giant necks and circulatory system worked, without having such high blood pressure that their arteries would have burst.

I did Macronarians because a character in Mark of the Conifer is an Astrodon, which was a relatively small Brachiosaurid. But the only real proof about them is their teeth, hence the name "star tooth". They're Maryland's state dinosaur, and I was born there! Small world.

I think I've rambled enough.
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Comments: 38

Billus88 [2020-02-07 10:34:33 +0000 UTC]

Did you ever do a tutorial for the QuetzalcoatlusΒ or Stegosaurus?
Great work btw.

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Majestic-Colossus [2017-04-15 02:28:01 +0000 UTC]

ReeeallyΒ helpful!

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PCAwesomeness [2017-02-03 14:14:28 +0000 UTC]

That is an amazing guide.

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Jewel-Star [2016-12-18 02:04:34 +0000 UTC]

You always see in films and such sauropods chewing their food. Glad to see someone else agrees that they don't chew, haha.

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Autobot00001 [2016-07-09 23:23:02 +0000 UTC]

I don't suppose you could do some for Ceratopsians and Stegosaurs, could you?

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Droemar In reply to Autobot00001 [2016-07-10 03:25:37 +0000 UTC]

I have a dinosaur tutorial book in the works (albeit a while down the road.) But once it is an ebook for sale, I intend to post a ceratopsid tutorial with a link to the book?
Stegos I'll have to think about.

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Autobot00001 In reply to Droemar [2016-07-10 13:16:49 +0000 UTC]

Okay, thanks.

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RizkiusMaulanae [2016-07-03 01:41:04 +0000 UTC]

Very helpfull and the brcahiosaur poses are nice to. Hey did you know, sauropods won't actually having a risk of lung collapsed if they submerged underwater. Infact, they can't actually submerged their whole torso under the surface because they will float thanks to their air sacs in their vertebrea.Β 

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Evodolka [2016-07-01 16:08:01 +0000 UTC]

you should do more of these they're GREAT that and it really does help out on drawing dinosaurs/ dinosaurian monsters

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CJCroen [2015-09-19 15:39:51 +0000 UTC]

This looks like a helpful ref!

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RockyGems [2015-05-09 02:24:28 +0000 UTC]

I love sauropods! My favorite has got to be diplodocus though (RIP Dippy).

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AnimalKingdom-Fandom [2013-07-26 22:11:30 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful tutorial!Β 

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erickreillyart [2012-05-31 17:07:54 +0000 UTC]

Cool. Thanks!

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SameerPrehistorica [2011-05-19 03:29:45 +0000 UTC]

Very nice...Sauropods are my number one favorites when it comes to huge monsters.

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Thewhiningrhino [2010-12-14 07:38:52 +0000 UTC]

It's great that you show that the heads of these beasts were actually quite broad, instead of being dinky little things like some artists portray them. One thing I'd add is not to ever give sauropods elephant or rhino type skin. Think monitor lizard instead.

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ShinyAquaBlueRibbon [2010-11-09 21:58:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much for this--I really don't know how to draw them correctly...BUT NOW I HAVE HELP!!!!

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Yarbro [2010-10-16 04:31:53 +0000 UTC]

OMG! I've been looking for ever for this. Thank you!

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lily-stardust [2010-06-06 05:34:10 +0000 UTC]

Sauropods...they are my favourite ;_;
I drew them so much when I was a little girl. I wanted badly to meet one D:

What a great tutorial! I'm sure it will inspire people to draw them more accurately!

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KaijuX [2009-12-13 13:42:49 +0000 UTC]

This will help me with my monster.

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NebulaOwl [2009-11-14 20:14:35 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I love this tutorial, this will come in handy! I love that interesting perspective sketch at the bottom, cute ^^

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CaveLupa [2009-10-28 07:58:52 +0000 UTC]

I've always loved dinosaurs but I don't manage to draw them at all. Your tutorials now encourage me to try it again
Great job

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Piatnitskysaurus [2009-08-23 09:54:33 +0000 UTC]

The name "Astrodon" is also used by some to describe former members of the genus Pleorocoelus. Mainly because Pleurocoelus is a titanosaur now, not a Brachiosaur. Some brachiosaur skeletons were referred to Pleurocoelus, but now we use the name "Astrodon" for those instead.

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Mermaid-Kalo [2009-07-07 03:03:20 +0000 UTC]

I've found all 3 of your dinosaur tutorials to be extremely helpful! Thanks for sharing your expertise! Pouring through dino book after dino book really doesn't come together until you see how someone else can build a dinosaur on paper step by step.
Faved all of 'em and I look to drawing dinos with a new confidence <3

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TheWhiteCrayon [2009-03-13 16:23:36 +0000 UTC]

I like your attention to detail, especially on the bone structure. Good work!

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ZaneWolfe [2008-08-26 02:09:57 +0000 UTC]

A classic dinosaur brought to light, how exciting!

They are built rather like Giraffes, so perhaps is one were to study the giraffe them might know some of the movement ranges, like rearing. I don't think I've ever seen a giraffe rear, but they do run real funny. their legs are not as thick either though...

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bluedrgnMethy [2008-03-29 16:10:14 +0000 UTC]

WHOHO! my favorite Dinosaur! Nice tut!

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Fixxen [2008-02-19 19:59:31 +0000 UTC]

I've always found sauropods fascinating too, ever since I saw "The Land Before Time" for the first time. Would like to see a skeleton of this creature in real life, so I really could see myself how big it was.
Otherwise, nice and informative tutorial, as usual

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Droemar In reply to Fixxen [2008-02-19 21:29:40 +0000 UTC]

Their femur bones are about six to seven feet tall, just to give you an idea.

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Fixxen In reply to Droemar [2008-02-20 06:51:42 +0000 UTC]

Oh, geez!!

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Melelel [2008-02-18 01:17:55 +0000 UTC]

'...wonder why man considers himself such a big screaming deal...'

I think Calvin said that once

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Droemar In reply to Melelel [2008-02-18 01:53:42 +0000 UTC]

Dang it. I was reading Calvin and Hobbes at the time; unconscious word-vomit. I am ashamed!

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Xenothere [2008-02-16 14:00:18 +0000 UTC]

I feel like I should thank you in a some way for these tutorials. Its been about 5 years since I've seriously drawn dinosaurs, back when I'd look to the Dinosauricon for inspiration. Looking at your stuff has made me realize how much our portrayal of dinosaurs has changed since then.

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StormyZoonoc [2008-02-16 13:49:58 +0000 UTC]

These tutorials are really educational! Thanks once again for sharing!

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vaiya [2008-02-16 08:56:18 +0000 UTC]

My favorite kind of dinos.

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SlyCougar [2008-02-16 08:15:29 +0000 UTC]

impressive you relly know your dinos! It was verey interesting. i love the detail in you pic. love the amount of detali you put in to it!!!

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Juneerah [2008-02-16 04:45:38 +0000 UTC]

What, no love for the diplodocids? How dare you, ma'am!

I'm really loving these dinosaur tutorials. I used to draw them all the time, but now I can't seem to draw them for crap. These tutorials are sure to help, so thank you kindly.

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Droemar In reply to Juneerah [2008-02-16 06:20:00 +0000 UTC]

I guess since I heard the theory that swan-necked diplodocids couldn't have existed, I thought they were lame.
I'm kidding. I needed the research for my book.

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Hyourin [2008-02-16 04:12:42 +0000 UTC]

You're just awesome.

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