Jacob Wheeler - Whejaverse Art and Science
@thdenwheja.bsky.social
Celebrating Science and Storytelling through Art and Animation - Born 1996- Creator of Project: Sketchasaurs - #ActuallyAutistic - No AI or NFTs
Portfolio: www.whejaverse.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/whejaverse
Portfolio: www.whejaverse.com
Patreon: www.patreon.com/whejaverse
Day 2 of #ArtAdventCalendar, I think I'll just go through projects I started but never finished.
I always liked the idea of designing my own science museum. I even have a prototype of a puzzle game of sorts that takes place in this. Think "Myst" with more fossils.
I always liked the idea of designing my own science museum. I even have a prototype of a puzzle game of sorts that takes place in this. Think "Myst" with more fossils.
December 2, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Day 2 of #ArtAdventCalendar, I think I'll just go through projects I started but never finished.
I always liked the idea of designing my own science museum. I even have a prototype of a puzzle game of sorts that takes place in this. Think "Myst" with more fossils.
I always liked the idea of designing my own science museum. I even have a prototype of a puzzle game of sorts that takes place in this. Think "Myst" with more fossils.
This Diplodocus from the Denver Museum is always a goodie.
December 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
This Diplodocus from the Denver Museum is always a goodie.
Starting this #ArtAdventCalendar with probably my first art piece this year, depicting the Big Bang. I was hoping to make a series on each stage of universal development until the formation of Earth, but plans just fell through.
December 2, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Starting this #ArtAdventCalendar with probably my first art piece this year, depicting the Big Bang. I was hoping to make a series on each stage of universal development until the formation of Earth, but plans just fell through.
#Dinovember Rapid Fire!
Emausaurus, Liaoningosaurus, and Therizinosaurus
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
Emausaurus, Liaoningosaurus, and Therizinosaurus
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
December 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
#Dinovember Rapid Fire!
Emausaurus, Liaoningosaurus, and Therizinosaurus
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
Emausaurus, Liaoningosaurus, and Therizinosaurus
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
I have a cat treat bowl on my windowsill, and my boy Raja has finally got the message that he gets cookies when I start working.
November 30, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I have a cat treat bowl on my windowsill, and my boy Raja has finally got the message that he gets cookies when I start working.
#Dinovember 27 - Tyrannotitan
I'll be honest- I ran out of ideas here.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
I'll be honest- I ran out of ideas here.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
November 28, 2025 at 7:21 AM
#Dinovember 27 - Tyrannotitan
I'll be honest- I ran out of ideas here.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
I'll be honest- I ran out of ideas here.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
The two biggest victims of this are the sloths and scimitar cats. Three or four distinct populations of each are shown, but we aren't given much to distinguish them, not even size differences. We're probably missing out on some major disparities that justify speciation, but it's hard to tell.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The two biggest victims of this are the sloths and scimitar cats. Three or four distinct populations of each are shown, but we aren't given much to distinguish them, not even size differences. We're probably missing out on some major disparities that justify speciation, but it's hard to tell.
I've certainly been singing its praise so far, but I also want to talk about a few changes that may not necessarily make it worse, but are worth knowing before watching, and may affect some people's preference compared to the other two seasons.
The first, regrettably, is Tom Hiddleston as narrator.
The first, regrettably, is Tom Hiddleston as narrator.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I've certainly been singing its praise so far, but I also want to talk about a few changes that may not necessarily make it worse, but are worth knowing before watching, and may affect some people's preference compared to the other two seasons.
The first, regrettably, is Tom Hiddleston as narrator.
The first, regrettably, is Tom Hiddleston as narrator.
The series as a whole does a good job showing the climatic turmoil an Ice Age really is. Every episode shows something wildly out of its element that put the struggles of modern animals into perspective. Even though there isn't as much visible death this season, the stakes here do feel higher.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The series as a whole does a good job showing the climatic turmoil an Ice Age really is. Every episode shows something wildly out of its element that put the struggles of modern animals into perspective. Even though there isn't as much visible death this season, the stakes here do feel higher.
One of my personal favorite segments was the Terror-bird sequence. Yes, it also focuses on its relationship with the top-predator Smilodon, but since they chose to represent a species MUCH smaller than other documentaries, said relationship feels more satisfying, like it's in its own niche.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
One of my personal favorite segments was the Terror-bird sequence. Yes, it also focuses on its relationship with the top-predator Smilodon, but since they chose to represent a species MUCH smaller than other documentaries, said relationship feels more satisfying, like it's in its own niche.
Even then, you're left with the at times overwhelming realism of the creature models and animation this time around. Some, like the Flores Stork from episode 2, are so lifelike that I had to watch for a solid minute before I realized I was looking at a rendered animal.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Even then, you're left with the at times overwhelming realism of the creature models and animation this time around. Some, like the Flores Stork from episode 2, are so lifelike that I had to watch for a solid minute before I realized I was looking at a rendered animal.
The very first thing everyone notices is the massive technical leap from the already top-of-the-line season one. Framestore provides the best of their fur generators, particle systems, and fluid dynamics here to make perhaps the most convincing mammoth animation put to screen.
November 27, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The very first thing everyone notices is the massive technical leap from the already top-of-the-line season one. Framestore provides the best of their fur generators, particle systems, and fluid dynamics here to make perhaps the most convincing mammoth animation put to screen.
So, #PrehistoricPlanet #IceAge is out now, and I finally got to watch all the episodes! While we're all getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner, I'm just going to throw my thoughts out there as an amateur paleontologist / digital artist.
To start, no matter what, I still highly recommend it. Go watch!
To start, no matter what, I still highly recommend it. Go watch!
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
So, #PrehistoricPlanet #IceAge is out now, and I finally got to watch all the episodes! While we're all getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner, I'm just going to throw my thoughts out there as an amateur paleontologist / digital artist.
To start, no matter what, I still highly recommend it. Go watch!
To start, no matter what, I still highly recommend it. Go watch!
#Dinovember Day 26 - Jobaria
I tried to get this one a backdrop, I really did.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
I tried to get this one a backdrop, I really did.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
November 27, 2025 at 7:21 AM
#Dinovember Day 26 - Jobaria
I tried to get this one a backdrop, I really did.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
I tried to get this one a backdrop, I really did.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
#Dinovember Day 24 - Einiosaurus
One of my favorites! It was one of those that opened kid me to how weird dinosaurs could get.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
One of my favorites! It was one of those that opened kid me to how weird dinosaurs could get.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
November 25, 2025 at 6:39 AM
#Dinovember Day 24 - Einiosaurus
One of my favorites! It was one of those that opened kid me to how weird dinosaurs could get.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
One of my favorites! It was one of those that opened kid me to how weird dinosaurs could get.
#sciart #paleoart #illustration
Thank you @tetzoo.bsky.social for your seal of approval! It's nice when the actual experts on these things think you did a good job.
November 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Thank you @tetzoo.bsky.social for your seal of approval! It's nice when the actual experts on these things think you did a good job.
Thanks! It's basically lifted straight from a Hoatzin, but I think it worked well here, too.
November 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Thanks! It's basically lifted straight from a Hoatzin, but I think it worked well here, too.
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 AM
#Dinovember Day 22 - Sauropelta
Once again, I had to switch to toon shading to save time. Ankylosaurs are no joke!
At least I'm getting better at it.
#sciart #paleoart
Once again, I had to switch to toon shading to save time. Ankylosaurs are no joke!
At least I'm getting better at it.
#sciart #paleoart
November 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
#Dinovember Day 22 - Sauropelta
Once again, I had to switch to toon shading to save time. Ankylosaurs are no joke!
At least I'm getting better at it.
#sciart #paleoart
Once again, I had to switch to toon shading to save time. Ankylosaurs are no joke!
At least I'm getting better at it.
#sciart #paleoart
November 21, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#Dinovember Day 20 - Erlikosaurus
If the rendering looks bad, it's because I made the mistake of completely changing what I wanted to do with it at 11pm. When will I learn...
#sciart #paleoart
If the rendering looks bad, it's because I made the mistake of completely changing what I wanted to do with it at 11pm. When will I learn...
#sciart #paleoart
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 AM
#Dinovember Day 20 - Erlikosaurus
If the rendering looks bad, it's because I made the mistake of completely changing what I wanted to do with it at 11pm. When will I learn...
#sciart #paleoart
If the rendering looks bad, it's because I made the mistake of completely changing what I wanted to do with it at 11pm. When will I learn...
#sciart #paleoart
November 19, 2025 at 11:54 PM
November 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
#Dinovember Day 17 - Pyroraptor
I also found out today that one of the authors of this guy's original description passed away yesterday, so this was oddly timed. Well or poorly is up to you to decide.
#sciart #paleoart
I also found out today that one of the authors of this guy's original description passed away yesterday, so this was oddly timed. Well or poorly is up to you to decide.
#sciart #paleoart
November 18, 2025 at 5:47 AM
#Dinovember Day 17 - Pyroraptor
I also found out today that one of the authors of this guy's original description passed away yesterday, so this was oddly timed. Well or poorly is up to you to decide.
#sciart #paleoart
I also found out today that one of the authors of this guy's original description passed away yesterday, so this was oddly timed. Well or poorly is up to you to decide.
#sciart #paleoart