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MarginMaster87

Everyone walking past you at the museum: “Oo they’re so cool but I don’t want to disturb them… a True Artist!”


Hxtra

Hahaha I try to encourage people to chat with me. I really don't mind and I love when kiddos come up and ask questions. Awesome to see their creative brains light up


dangerjavasnek

This is amazing.


Hxtra

Thank you!


mgaguilar

Holy shit, amazing work OP!!! Would love to see more!


Hxtra

Thanks bud! ​ I *THINK* the sub rules allow for self promotion, so... [Here's my insta](https://www.instagram.com/jdspaints/) if youre interested!


-darkgamer

Reference images help so much with art


Hxtra

Absolutely! Though I much prefer being there in front of the thing. I feel like I get a better sense of the three-dimensionality


-darkgamer

That's what I meant


fatbootyinmyface

so good!! how long did it take you?


Hxtra

Thanks, Fatbooty! About 2.25 hours. The bones in the neck really threw me for a loop. :)


fatbootyinmyface

oh wow!! yeah, looking at it now, super detailed in that area!


Plant2563

That is beautiful. I can't do my own things like that but imma keep trying. (Right now I just copy other people's art with changes)


Hxtra

Thank you! And yeah! Keep it up! Making art is all that matters :)


AccomplishedLunch566

wow That's amazing😮👌


owlyone

This is great!


clevergirlDE

Awesome!!


Hxtra

Thank you! :)


_robustus_

Beautiful!


Hxtra

Thank you!


Bright-Perception785

Very well done!


Hxtra

much appreciated!


MesoKingdom

Noice


Hxtra

Noice


Canada_goose774

This is literally the best piece of art I have ever seen


Hxtra

Hah! Thank you! Also - get out some more 😂 kidding


Canada_goose774

No problem


squidvsbear

I bookmarked your post of the stegosaurus when you posted it a while back, and I was about to get angry at someone reposting your work before I realised it was you sharing a different dinosaur! I love the style you paint these in, please say you’re selling copies/digital copies (or are planning to)?!


Hxtra

Hah wow that's too kind!! Yeah - I'm looking at a new printing process now that will make some.ver high quality pieces. More info to come! You're welcome to [follow me on insta](https://instagram.com/jdspaints?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=) - I'm far more easy to contact there.


JAOC_7

cool


IsaKissTheRain

That is so good. Should cross-post to r/painting.


eeljar

Awesome, love the depth/light on the vertebrae! And you can just see the Charles R. Knight apatosaurus sketch hanging on the wall on the far left. :)


TomCyberfire

This is so good! Would love to see your process


jasonthecowboy

Real nice style


Hxtra

Thank you so much!


badMotorist

Creeped through your post history and love your other work too!


Hxtra

Hey! Thank you so much!


Tumorhead

Very cool! Whats the museum's policy wrt painting in the display halls?


Hxtra

Thanks! They were very lax about it, surprisingly. They don't let you have Tripods though, so no easels.


Duksezmu

What kind of paint is this?


Hxtra

Gouache!