In the U.S. January 30th is National Draw a Dinosaur Day. A day to celebrate the mysticism and magic that surrounds these magnificent animals that once roamed the world eons ago. On this day, kids and adults paint and sketch all types of dinosaurs — cute, scary, jovial, wicked, etc., and have fun while doing so.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL DRAW A DINOSAUR DAY
On a seemingly unassuming day in 2007, a student named Todd Page was attending an anthropology class. To relieve the boredom, he put pen to paper and, out of nowhere, drew a dinosaur. He found it fun and stimulating. He motivated his classmates to sketch dinosaurs too, and they all found it to be fun. He decided to create a day when folks could just let their imaginations run riot by drawing the most mystical creatures that have inhabited our planet.
Todd Page registered the day — January 30 — as National Draw a Dinosaur Day and popularized it through social media. Since then, folks across the United States and Canada draw a dinosaur on the day and share their creations over social media.
It’s no secret that kids love dinosaurs. Ask any kid to do anything connected to dinosaurs, and they are over the moon! Drawing is a constructive way of engaging children. The celebrations on the day are simple — just draw a picture of a dinosaur and post it on various social media platforms. The picture is not essential, but having fun while doing it is! The idea is to motivate people, especially children, to let their imagination flow freely on paper or canvas.
Over the years, kids and adults have sketched their perceptions and visualizations of dinosaurs and shared them online.
So, on January 30, take out your pencils, wax crayons, colour pens, paintbrushes, or even your stylus to draw your very own version of the most mystical creature to have ever walked the Earth.
Above words and more can be seen here
I'm not too good at drawing so my contribution to Dinosaur Day
are these two photographs sharing happy memories from 2019
I didn't get a hole in one but it was a fun day
and I'm sure the dinosaur watching liked my pink trainers 😊
Wishing you a happy day.
Will you be drawing a dinosaur?
All the best Jan
31 comments:
..unlikely, but I've been known to drawn flies!
Linda foto. Te mando un beso.
I'm an old lady who also loves dinosaurs. I don't know how well I would draw them though-grin. I hope your week is going well Jan.
Happy Dinosaur Day!
I'm so glad you posted this. I'll be sure to mention it on my post tomorrow ( the 30th). 💗
I think there is a day for everything! I'm not an artist so probably won't be drawing a dinosaur. :)
I like the pic of you!
Didn't know that.
Beautiful,
a day dedicated to these huge creatures!
Thanks for the info and the nice photos!
Thank you for this smile producing post.
Just for you I will draw a dinosaur.
I don't draw a dinosaur but I would enjoy visiting dinosaur theme parks
Easy to se you had a great time, Jan!
Não sou nada boa de desenhar,mas gostei de te ler e ver as fotos!
Interessante!
beijos, chica
Draw a Dinosaur Day sounds fun. Why isn't it more widely advertised?
Happy Dinosaur day! Love the photo, looks like a fun time.
Take care, have a wonderful day!
That's pretty cool! I have a dinosaur (Is Godzilla a dino or a monster?) that Cam drew for me at Christmas. It hangs proudly on the fridge. Not attractive, but hey, he's six!
I'm not a very good artist...but it's a fun day!
Dinosaurs are fun. Looks like fun.
Dinosaur Day sounds awesome, I didn't know about it! I like the pink trainers too, they look comfy Jan :-D
i think everything has its day these days!! I don't draw well..I just copy!!
Dina Day?! What fun!!!! I love dinos and the movies that go with.
Amazing, Jan. I've not heard about this until now!
Yay dinosaur day. Who knew. Love your photo of one.
Delightful photo of you with the dinosaur Jan. I might try drawing a dinosaur too after reading that lovely story. All the best :)
Don't draw so good so I don't think I'll be drawing anything. :)
I have never heard of this, that is neat though to have made a day for kids to enjoy something together :) I am afraid my drawing would probably be pretty bad, I bought a book to learn thinking I could use my drawings on cards but haven't given it a try.
I wish I would draw one. I just can't seem to find myself wanting to draw. Maybe i'll try it but not today. I love miniature golf. Use to also do that with my grandkids when they were smaller and lived nearby. Hope all is well with you Jan.
I didn't know there was such a thing.
No sabÃa que habÃa un dÃa dedicado a ellos. Besos.
Oh my goodness! This is such fun! My grandsons would have loved it. Yes, they love dinosaurs.
I know my son would have loved this day when he was a little boy. He was facinated by dinosaurs and loved the series on BBC 'Walking with Dinosaurs'.
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