Citipati
Geologic period: Cretaceous
Pictured:
Citipati, an oviraptor
About this image:
Fossil specimens of Citipati found in Mongolia provide a fascinating look into the lives of ancient animals: Several fossil individuals have been found preserved as they sat on their nests, brooding their eggs. This evidence of nesting is one of the many links connecting modern birds with dinosaurs.
Did you know?
Although the family name for Citipati, Oviraptoridae, means "egg thief," it is possible oviraptors have had a bad rap, at least in part: Early finds of oviraptor fossils were near fossilized eggs, and the 'raptors were thought to be egg thieves. It is possible they were, but it is also possible the eggs they were found near were their own.
Image and client information:
Citipati.
For The Teaching Company.
© by Karen Carr
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In addition to the time she spends painting, Karen finds time now and again to serve as a guest speaker, lecturer and instructor to museum groups, professional organizations, schools and universities. She has also presented master classes in art and digital painting at universities in the U.S.
Karen has delivered recent presentations for these institutions and groups:
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History
- Southern Methodist University
- Guild of Natural Science Illustrators at the College of William & Mary and at Montana State University
- New Mexico Highlands University
- University of Texas at Arlington
- University of North Texas
- Dallas Paleontological Society
Originally trained in the classical techniques of illustration and painting, Karen frequently speaks on the transition to a digital world, and on the challenges and benefits this transition poses for artists, clients and viewers. She conducts professional seminars on painting, illustration and digital image creation, and also offers specific programs tailored to the needs of professional groups or classroom instructors.
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