The Approach _ Deinosuchus

"The Approach"

Deinosuchus rugosus. My first Deinosuchus piece in a very, very, very long time. This painting was inspired by Sideshow Collectibles' recent Deinosuchus vs Parasaurolophus scuplture (which can be seen here: [link] and [link]). The colors were based on a picture I had of a little baby american alligator that was bright orange and black in color, though he looks more like some sort of caiman here.

A lot of its design was inspired by the giant saltie in the movie Rogue and the Sideshow model. I wanted to make it look like he was approaching a dinosaur trapped in the mud, rushing forward to snap its jaws around the helpless dinosaur.

Done in acrylics and oil pastels.

Completed on the 22nd of March 2010.

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