James Gurney
Habitat Partners 1992
Immersed in his epic tale, James Gurney has
carefully considered everything from island terrain to the
costumes, roles, and demeanors of his characters. In this
painting, human and dinosaur representatives from each
biological region on the island are portrayed as habitat
partners, who spend their lives monitoring the conditions within
their territories. Their findings are presented and commented
upon annually at a Dinotopian conference.
From left to right:
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Oolu and Lightwing, a skybax, watch for
weather and atmospheric changes |
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Bracken and Fiddlehead, a Chasmosaurus,
oversee the woodlands and jungles |
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Moraine and Bigtusk, a Mammoth, care for the
glaciers and tundra |
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Seco and Dorsolith, an Euplocephalus,
prevent the erosion of dunes |
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Drako and Highjump, a Struthiomimus,
maintain the soil, insects, and grasses on the savannah |
Illustration for Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time
Oil on board
Link to image of plaque at Norman Rockwell Museum |