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James Gurney introduced Dinotopia in a series of illustrated books beginning in 1992, based on the journals of explorer Arthur Denison, who was shipwrecked on the island in 1862. His first book, the New York Times bestseller "Dinotopia: A Land Apart From Time," appeared in 18 languages in more than 30 countries and sold two million copies. Gurney has also written and illustrated "Dinotopia: The World Beneath" (1995), "Dinotopia: First Flight" (1999), and "Dinotopia: Journey To Chandara" "(2007). In 2002, Hallmark Entertainment produced a lavish $86 million television miniseries for ABC-TV based on the Dinotopia books that received record-setting ratings and an Emmy award for best visual effects. "Dinotopia" also appeared as a TV miniseries in 2002.
Visit the "Dinotopia" Web site: http://www.dinotopia.com/
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Image credit: "The Excursion," James Gurney, 1995. Illustration for "Dinotopia: The World Beneath." Oil on board mounted to plywood, 28" x 42". Collection of the artist.
©1995 James Gurney. All rights reserved.
Channels: Illustration
Themes: ChildhoodInspirationMaterials and ProcessNature
Norman Rockwell Museum's traveling exhibition "Dinotopia: The Fantastical Art of James Gurney" takes a look at the fantasy illustrator's work for his acclaimed book series Dinotopia. This exhibition video goes inside the artist's studio for an in-depth look at his artistic process. Mr. Gurney's new how-to book "Imaginative Realism: How to Paint What Doesn't Exist" is out now, and the artist will be giving an exclusive art workshop based on the book at Norman Rockwell Museum on Saturday, March 13, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Visit Norman Rockwell Museum's Web site: http://www.nrm.org
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