Dinosaurs, Doom, and the Power of Adult Crayons
I tore a blank sheet from my scrapbook and stared at it — the kind of deep, soul-searching stare artists use when they have absolutely no idea what to draw. The page just sat there, smug and untouched, as if daring me to make the first move.
So I rummaged through my art supplies until I found the obvious solution…
ADULT CRAYONS! 🖍️
(If you’re new here, I’ve explained my Adult Crayons obsession in a previous post.)
The Birth of Dino-Doom
The scrapbook page was already textured and colored — like it was whispering “Jurassic…” in my ear.
Step 1: Outline. One red T-Rex. One purple Stegosaurus.
Step 2: Internal details. I consulted my extensive knowledge of complementary colors.
Step 3: Eyeballs. Not just dots — fully reflective, soul-piercing eyeballs. Stare long enough and you’ll see yourself if you dare.
Step 4: Dialogue. Because dinosaurs talk. Obviously.
Both were facing the same direction, so clearly they were in line for something.
“Dino-Mart?” Nope.
“McDino’s?” Nah.
“Waiting for the apocalypse?” Bingo.
Step 5: Added a speech bubble — now the end of the world feels imminent.
Step 6: Sprinkled in some prehistoric plants for that professional illustrator touch.
Step 7: Presented the finished masterpiece to the queen (my wife) and waited…
🤭 Royal chuckle achieved.
Once again, I’ve justified my existence on this planet.
Your Turn
What’s on your creative plate this week?
Where do you get your most ridiculous (and brilliant) ideas?