James Gurney
Waterfall City: Afternoon Light  2001

Majestic Waterfall City is Dinotopia's center of learning, a place that James Gurney envisioned long
before his books took form.  Its canals, fountains, and waterslides surround the harbor where visitors
arrive by boat.  Riders on giant pterosaurs known as skybax catch the updraft in the center of the gorge
as they fly around the city.  The city's architectural wonders include the One-Earth Globe, which depicts
the world as it looked 120 million years ago.

When creating Waterfall City, James Gurney traveled to Venice, Italy and Niagara Falls in upstate
New York for inspiration and information.  Studies created on location helped him to capture the power
of the falls and create spectacular lighting effects.

Illustration for Dinotopia: Journey to Chandara
Oil on canvas

Link to image of plaque at Norman Rockwell Museum