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Get creative this National Draw A Dinosaur Day! Show off your dinosaur drawing skills and win awesome prizes with our fun drawing contest!
Get your pencils and paper ready for National Draw A Dinosaur Day on Jan. 30! This special day was created to celebrate the fascinating world of dinosaurs and all their unique shapes and sizes. Whether you love T-Rexes, Triceratops or Stegosaurs, it's a great opportunity to let your creativity shine by drawing these ancient creatures in whatever way you choose!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dinosaur Discovery Era</div><div class='timeline-text'>During the 1800s, scientists begin to discover and describe dinosaurs, sparking a worldwide fascination with these prehistoric creatures.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1912</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Stop-Motion Dinosaurs</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first visual representations of dinosaurs in modern popular culture appear in the 1912 film, "The Ghost of Slumber Mountain."</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1990</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dinosaur Renaissance</div><div class='timeline-text'>The release of Jurassic Park sparks a new wave of interest in dinosaurs, leading to a surge in dinosaur themed art and products.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First National Draw A Dinosaur Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The inaugural National Draw A Dinosaur Day is celebrated, encouraging creativity and education around these ancient creatures.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Dinosaur Drawing Contests</div><div class='timeline-text'>Drawing contests become a popular part of National Draw A Dinosaur Day, with participants competing to win dinosaur-themed prizes.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Draw a dinosaur</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take out paper and pencils and draw your favorite dinosaur. Show off your skills with shading, texture, and color.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a 3D dinosaur</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Build a three dimensional model of a dinosaur from cardstock, pipe cleaners, or clay. You can even add wings to make it a pterodactyl!</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a dinosaur movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Pop some popcorn and take in the latest Jurassic Park movie or one of the old favorites like The Land Before Time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Play a dinosaur game</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends for an afternoon of Dinosaur Monopoly or Dino Hunt, where you search for dinosaurs in the backyard.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go find some fossils</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Head to the local fossil museum or dig up your own backyard for some real fossils. Be sure to research local regulations before hunting for fossils on public land.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's fun</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Drawing dinosaurs is a great way to pass time. You can use your imagination and creativity to create your own prehistoric creatures, from gentle herbivores to fierce carnivores. It's also a great activity for kids, as it encourages them to think outside the box and explore their creative side!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Learn new things</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Drawing dinosaurs can be educational too! You can learn about different types of dinosaurs, their anatomy, where they lived and what kind of food they ate. Plus, the more you draw, the better you'll get at sketching and honing your artistic skills!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Share with others</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Once you've finished your dinosaur drawings, why not share them with friends and family? Seeing how each other draws dinosaurs can be a great conversation starter and a fun bonding experience. Plus it's always nice to show off art that you're proud of!</p></div></div>
National Draw A Dinosaur Day is celebrated on January 30 every year. In 2024 National Draw A Dinosaur Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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