smith studios inc.
Tooth an claw
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SMITH STUDIOS INC.
Non Multa Sed Multum In addition to building skeletons and models, Smith Studios has been involved in teaching molding, casting, and skeletal mounting techniques to institutions outside the United States. We have worked with the staff at the Instituto y Museo de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad Nacional de San Juan, Argentina. We have also advised and taught molding, casting, and skeletal mounting techniques to staff at several museums in China starting in 1997 . SOME OF OUR PAST WORK INCLUDES: Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, MT. a Smithsonian Affiliate 2015, 2012, 2010, 2004-2007, 1987-1991 Exhibits, fossil & skeleton mounting, life restorations, Installation & Construction, Molding & Casting, Artist in Residence Beringia Design, Beijing, China,1997, 2009, 2010-2013 Fossil skeletal mounts & life restoration advisor Florida Museum of Natural History, Gainesville, FL, 2002-2004 Exhibit: Evolution of Life & Land; installation & construction of giant sloth, bear dogs, tapir, short faced bear American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY, 1995 Hall of Ornithischia & Hall of Saurischia Universal Pictures, Los Angeles, CA, 1992 Jurassic Park |
Smith Studios, Inc. has been building museum exhibits and components for over 25 years. We assist museums and other organizations in their mission to increase and diffuse knowledge by providing the following products and services:
Skeletal reconstructions-mounted original or cast fossil skeletons. Life restorations-sculpted life-size or scaled models of extinct animals & plants. Molding, casting, & fossil preparation. Research in comparative anatomy & bio-mechanics. Blacksmithing & steel fabrication. We also create cast fossil teeth & claws for museum stores. We work closely with scientific advisers within the field of paleontology on every job to create scientifically accurate work, blending art with science. A list of past advisers upon request. For our Capability Statement click here |
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Published papers, posters, and presentations Photograph by W.M.C. Photography |
M.A. Thesis:
Smith M., (2016) Othering Montana's T. rex and the Consequences of Mumpsimus. Montana State University.
Two years Mandarin Chinese Language.
Papers:
Carpenter, K. and Smith, M., (2001) Forelimb Osteology and Biomechanics of TYRANNOSAURUS rex . In Tanke, D. and Carpenter, K., Mesozoic Vertebrate Life. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. pp. 90-116.
Farlow, J., Smith, M., and Robinson, J., (1995) Body Mass, Bone “Strength Indicator”, and Cursorial Potential of TYRANNOSAURUS rex. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, Vol. 15 (4) 713-725.
Padian, K. and Smith, M., (1992) New Light on Late Cretaceous Pterosaur Material from Montana. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, Vol. 12 (1) 87-92.
Posters:
Smith, M., (1989) Functional Analysis of the Pterosaur Carpal Joint. Poster presented at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas.
Smith, M., (1988) Pectoral Musculature of Bipedal Ornithischian and Saurischian Dinosaurs. Poster presented at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, Drumheller, Alberta.
Presentations:
Smith, M., (1988) A comparison of Functional Osteology of the Pectoral Girdle of Two Saurischian Theropods and Two Ornithischian Ornithopods. Paper presented at the International Symposium of Vertebrate Behavior as Derived from the Fossil Record. Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, Montana.
Smith, M., (2007) Bring’em Back Alive: A Multi-disciplinary Approach for Life Restorations. Paper presented at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Conference. Montana State University.
Smith, M., (1990) Biomechanical Analysis of the Forelimbs of TYRANNOSAURUS rex. Paper presented at the Fourth International Congress of Systematic and Evolutionary Biology. University of Maryland
Smith M., (2016) Othering Montana's T. rex and the Consequences of Mumpsimus. Montana State University.
Two years Mandarin Chinese Language.
Papers:
Carpenter, K. and Smith, M., (2001) Forelimb Osteology and Biomechanics of TYRANNOSAURUS rex . In Tanke, D. and Carpenter, K., Mesozoic Vertebrate Life. Bloomington: Indiana University Press. pp. 90-116.
Farlow, J., Smith, M., and Robinson, J., (1995) Body Mass, Bone “Strength Indicator”, and Cursorial Potential of TYRANNOSAURUS rex. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, Vol. 15 (4) 713-725.
Padian, K. and Smith, M., (1992) New Light on Late Cretaceous Pterosaur Material from Montana. Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology, Vol. 12 (1) 87-92.
Posters:
Smith, M., (1989) Functional Analysis of the Pterosaur Carpal Joint. Poster presented at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Vertebrate Paleontology Laboratory, The University of Texas, Austin, Texas.
Smith, M., (1988) Pectoral Musculature of Bipedal Ornithischian and Saurischian Dinosaurs. Poster presented at the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology. Tyrell Museum of Paleontology, Drumheller, Alberta.
Presentations:
Smith, M., (1988) A comparison of Functional Osteology of the Pectoral Girdle of Two Saurischian Theropods and Two Ornithischian Ornithopods. Paper presented at the International Symposium of Vertebrate Behavior as Derived from the Fossil Record. Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, Montana.
Smith, M., (2007) Bring’em Back Alive: A Multi-disciplinary Approach for Life Restorations. Paper presented at the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators Conference. Montana State University.
Smith, M., (1990) Biomechanical Analysis of the Forelimbs of TYRANNOSAURUS rex. Paper presented at the Fourth International Congress of Systematic and Evolutionary Biology. University of Maryland
Skill One Link
Skeletal reconstructions
Mounted original or cast fossil skulls & skeletons |
Skill Two Link
Life restorations
Sculpted life-size or scaled models of extinct animals & plants |
Skill Three Link
Cast fossil teeth & claws for museum gift shops
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