"It was
one of those perfect summer days– the
sun was shining, a breeze was blowing,
the birds were singing, and the lawn mower was broken." -- James Dent
the birds were singing, and the lawn mower was broken." -- James Dent
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.
