Each time the artist is outdoors, he/she will note each moving object lifting from the ground, and maybe feel the exhilaration of the bird's flight. Insects will not be....just insects, they become meals to feed the young and the adults. They will see all shades of gray, blue, and brown. They will hear songs and know who is singing. Give a young child an opportunity learn about nature and he will treasure it forever.
When children draw birds they become acquainted with the gifts nature has to offer. When they see a feathered friend well enough to paint, studying the eyes, the beak, the feathers, and the habitat, they will inherit a natural gift, the artist and subject will bond forever.We hope you enjoy these drawing contributed by students:
Redbird (right) - Drawing & poem by Lily Stocks - 1st grade
Red birds are such silly birdsThey try and hide from meTheir feathers are so bright
Peregrine Falcon 2 - drawn by Nick
Gull - drawn by Dru
Hawk - (flying)
Bluebird - (perched in a tree)
Mallard - (standing & swimming)
Mallard - (standing)
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