A Palaeopleurosaurus chases after some Leptolepis near a Seirocrinus raft, that also attracts ammonites and Stenopterygius. This scene takes place in what is now Germany, around 180 million years ago. In the Posidonia Shale, these and other animals are preserved in exquisite detail.

A Wuerhosaurus rushes to save its nest from plundering Dsungaripterus. This scene takes place in what is now China during the Early Cretaceous, around 130 million years ago. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2026. #sciart

A Smilesaurus relaxes in the shade of a Glossopteris tree and a Cistecephalus comes out of its burrow. This image was a private commission. I do not own this image, so contact me if you do want to use it! Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2026. #paleoart #sciart

20-min-sketches from the "Walking with" #paleostream (in honour of the late "Walking with" composer Ben Bartlett) from 25th April 2026. Ornithocheirus. Brontoscorpio. Liopleurodon. Koolasuchus. Digital paintings by 'Paleo Pete' Peter Nickolaus, 2026. #paleoart

A group of easily spooked Valdosaurus encounter a Valdoraptor that is trying to initimidate anyone who gets to close to its partner. This image was a private commission done for a kind fellow with the surname Vald (hence the choice of the dinosaurs). Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2026.

Results from the paleostream from 13th December 2025. Grant, an Eocene ant-mimicking alienopterid insect. Sapeornis, a Cretaceous fruit-eating bird from China (wings corrected later). Xenosmilus, a Pleistocene saber-toothed cat from North America. Propleopus, a Pleistocene marsupial from Australia.

A Patagomaia watches a huge Maip mark its territory by debarking a tree, which tells other individuals about its size and strength. This scene takes place in Argentina around 70 million years ago. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.

At the Roman pontoon bridge over the Danube river near Carnuntum some teenagers are diving for valuables, when they discover a giant migrating beluga sturgeon and decide to test their courage. Austria, 200 AD. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.

A group of Dorygnathus use a Seirocrinus raft as a hunting ground for fish, when a big Eurhinosaurus suddenly breaches the surface. This scene takes place in Germany during the Early Jurassic, around 180 million years ago. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.

My cabbages! An aurochs has broken into a vegetable garden. While curious kids and domesticated cattle watch, a courageous farmer attempts to chase it away. This scene takes place in Poland around 1400 AD. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.

A Shringasaurus enjoys the warm sun on its back while relaxing at a river. Digital animated painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.

Great news! Plesionectes longicollum is a new genus and species of plesiosaur from Holzmaden, Germany. www.sachspal.de/plesionectes... This paleoart features two Plesionectes hunting near a colony of Seirocrinus. Digital painting by Peter Nickolaus, 2025.

Results from the #paloestream from 26th July 2025. Depicted are from top left to down right: #Palaeocampa #Nektognathus #Wudingloong #Mirasaura Tags: #paleoart #prehistoric #prehistoriccreatures #paleozoic #prehistoricanimals #peternickolaus #paleopete #dinosaur

A group of Pelecanimimus grab their chicks and flee through shallow water as a Concavenator attacks their nesting ground at the lake shore.