Modeling Nature
The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.
Albert Einstein
Can a stegosaurus be blue with orange spikes?
Where did the idea of a griffin come from?
Paleoart and mythology share a deep connection — both are shaped by a blend of scientific evidence and creative storytelling. Just as paleoartists reinterpret fossils to reconstruct ancient life, mythmakers of the past transformed mysterious discoveries into legendary creatures.
Today, artists and model makers continue this tradi-tion, using scientific knowledge to inspire fantastical depictions of both real and imaginary beings. Whether reconstructing a dinosaur or designing a fantasy beast, they draw inspiration from nature to craft believable or artistic forms.