Curtis Lanaghan
LightNews LightNews
banner
clanaghan.bsky.social
Curtis Lanaghan
@clanaghan.bsky.social
890 followers 230 following 260 posts
3d Artist and Illustrator
doodler of dinosaurs & dragons
clanaghan.com
Posts Replies Media Videos
clanaghan.bsky.social
“Dragging a ladder through long rows of bookshelves can be exhausting. It’s much more efficient to have a co-worker who’s able to reach the top shelves on their own or at least give you a boost climbing up.”

#miragaia #stegosaur #dinosaur #paleoart #library #librarian #books
October 27, 2025 at 3:14 AM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“Kronosaurus, even in miniature form, are highly territorial and should not be kept with other members of their own kind due to the risk of fighting and injury. As long as they are well fed, Kronosaurus can be kept with other species if the tank is sufficiently large and...
October 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“We HIGHLY recommend keeping Miniature Dunkleosteus in their own tank, or with larger animals. These miniature carnivores will almost always attempt to eat any tankmates that are smaller than themselves."

#dunkleosteus #paleoart #illustration #noai
A miniature dunkleosteus swims around in a small transport jar. The bottom of the jar is covered with sand and prehistoric corals
October 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Little dragons make excellent guards for little banks. It can be rather difficult to try and make a withdrawal though…

#dragon #fantasy #procreate #illustration #wyrmling
October 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Miniature Ichthyosaurs are a species that do best in small groups, and should not be kept individually for any extended period of time. This is a fast swimming species, and a pair of animals requires at least a 40 gallon (150 liter) tank. It is important to ensure your home aquarium ...
September 28, 2025 at 5:58 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“Games of friendly competition are commonly held during most major festivals, and rivalries often develop between neighboring villages. The biggest issue is usually figuring out how to divide up the teams fairly though...”
September 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
"Like their larger ancestors, many species of miniature plesiosaur will sift through the sand of their aquarium in search of small food particles and fine grit for ballast. Because of this, their tanks should be equipped with strong filters to help maintain the water quality...
September 7, 2025 at 7:02 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“One of the smaller mosasaur species available, Globidens do well in tanks with their own kind, or with other mollusk/fish eating marine reptiles. We do not advise keeping them in setups with other, larger mosasaur species."
August 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“Accurate inventory is a vital part of any successful venture. Making a long dangerous trip only to realize you’ve forgotten half your stock back home does no one any good. As most saurians don’t have a strong grasp of larger numbers, people prove themselves useful at this task.”
#paleoart #dinosaur
August 17, 2025 at 10:42 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“Successful pollination is a key factor in the production of many fruits and vegetables. During key times of the year, walking gardens will travel between farms bringing swarms of pollinators along with them to help ensure another successful harvest.”
#paleoart #dinosaur #brachiosaurus
#illustration
August 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Got my copy of Mesozoic Art II in the mail this week, and I'm incredibly honored to have my work printed alongside this group of truly amazing artists!

Thank you again to Steve White for inviting me to be a part of this project!

#paleoart #dinosaur #mesozoicart #illustration #dinosaurart #artbook
August 10, 2025 at 2:26 AM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“Most farmers will happily share some of their crops with anyone who helps them harvest it, so wild dinosaurs are usually the only thieves to watch for. On rare occasions, some do need to be reminded that you have to ask for permission before you take something.”
#paleoart #dinosaur #illustration
August 3, 2025 at 8:37 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“If you spend your life traveling through strange lands and blank spaces on maps, there’s a chance that you’ll eventually come across something that no one has ever seen or even heard about. What you do with it is up to you, but remember, there might not be another…”

#chasmosaurus #paleoart
July 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
"Good merchants makes the best of unexpected situations. For instance, a prolonged heat wave will likely mean an increase in families heading to the beach to escape the heat, many of whom will be in need of a refreshing beverage..."

#iguanodon #dinosaur #paleoart #illustration #procreate
July 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Story in the comments due to character limit ⬇️

#pentaceratops #dinosaur #paleoart #illustration #digitalart #drawing #procreate
June 29, 2025 at 9:56 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“HOLY S#*% it’s coming THROUGH the wall! What the *#@& did you do to piss it off so much!?”

#dragon #fantasy #fire #illustration #procreate #noai
June 24, 2025 at 2:42 AM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Story in captions due to character limits ⬇️

#plateosaurus #archaeoceratops #dinosaur #paleoart #illustration #procreate
June 15, 2025 at 5:31 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Story in the comments due to character limits
#pterosaur #pteranodon #dimorphodon #dinosaur #paleoart #procreate
June 11, 2025 at 3:34 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Story in the comments due to character limits ⬇️
#gorgosaurus #saltosaurus #edmontosaurus #alamosaurus #sauropod #hadrosaur #tyrannosaur #azhdarchid #pterosaur #dinobiscuits #dinosaur #paleoart #illustration #procreate
June 1, 2025 at 8:52 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
short story in the comments due to character limits ⬇️
May 25, 2025 at 7:36 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“Even in the open plains, it can be surprisingly easy to get separated from your group if you’re not paying attention. With their calls able to be heard from miles away, hadrosaurs like Corythosaurus excel at communication and helping to keep the group together.”

#corythosaurus #paleoart #dinosaur
A caravan of three Corythosaura walk through a field of tall yellow grass, carrying large amounts of cargo on their backs with a background of blue skies and fluffy white clouds. A person walks in front of them with a large hat on their head and a backpack. A flock of small pterosaurs fly out of the sky along the group. A caravan of three Corythosaura walk through a field of tall yellow grass, carrying large amounts of cargo on their backs with a background of blue skies and fluffy white clouds. A person walks in front of them with a large hat on their head and a backpack. A flock of small pterosaurs fly out of the sky along the group
May 18, 2025 at 7:18 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
story in captions due to character limits ⬇️

#deinosuchus #crocodile #alligator #reptile #paleoart #dinosaur #illustration #procreate #noai
A large deinosuchus sits on the riverbank with its mouth open when a dentist and her small dinosaur assistants look inside its mouth. The dentist gestures for a second deinosuchus in the river to wait it's turn.
May 5, 2025 at 2:16 AM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Short story in the comments ⬇️
#triceratops #dinosaur #paleoart #librarian #illustration #procreate
A large blue triceratops carries multiple sets of bookshelves on its back, while a librarian carries another stack of books to it. A pair of pterosaurs perch on the back of the bookshelves. A baby triceratops stands at its feet with a set of scrolls on its back. Numerous little dinosaurs run and jump around the librarian's feet.
April 28, 2025 at 12:16 AM
clanaghan.bsky.social
“Depending on where you’re traveling, it’s sometimes a good idea to bring on some extra security. Allosaurus can make excellent guards, helping to discourage wild predators. They can make less experienced herbivores nervous though, which is something to consider when putting together a caravan.”
A red allosaurs with a number of bags and packages on its back. A person sits at its feet with a spear and more baggage.
April 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
clanaghan.bsky.social
Short story in the comments due to character limits ⬇️
April 15, 2025 at 8:33 PM