Let’s change from dinosaurs to some other prehistoric life. Here are two prehistoric sharks. The large gray one on top is called Cretoxyrhina mantelli, more commonly known as the Ginsu Shark. The smaller blue one underneath is called Squalicorax falcatus,… Read More ›

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Giganotosaurus head study
This was the first illustration that I made which was actually published. I drew this last year for Prehistoric Times Magazine, and it was accepted by Mr. Michael Fredericks, the magazine’s editor. It appeared in print in issue #102… Read More ›
Tyrannosaurus pair attacking Alamosaurus
This was a drawing that I made to accompany my “Tyrannosaurus rex head” drawing. It shows a pair of T. rexes pursuing and attacking an Alamosaurus. This is something that is rarely seen in Tyrannosaurus paleo-art. Usually, the large carnivore… Read More ›
Tyrannosaurus rex head
I have been drawing dinosaurs ever since I was 2, but this was the first drawing that I ever did professionally. It was a pencil illustration of a Tyrannosaurus rex‘s head, which I finished on March 16, 2012, and submitted… Read More ›
Regarding permissions
Before I get underway posting any of my material, I have a few things to say. This blog, like every other blog, is considered a publication, just the same as a book, magazine, journal, or newspaper. Unless stated otherwise, anything… Read More ›
Tell us a little about yourself
My name is Jason R. Abdale. I have a bachelor’s degree cum laude and a master’s degree in history, both of which I received at Queens College in 2008 and 2009 respectively. In terms of history, my specialty area is… Read More ›
Welcome to my blog!
Hello everybody out there! My name is Jason R. Abdale. I am an artist and historian, and I want to welcome all of you to my blog “Dinosaurs and Barbarians”, named after my two favorite subjects of study. I intend… Read More ›