We continue to investigate what inspires us using a variety of materials in the studio. The children have been painting, drawing and sculpting the things that fill their hearts with love and a desire to create. This week I brought in the work of John James Audubon who painted what inspired him...BIRDS!
The children are looking at Audubon's bird illustrations and applying their observational drawing skills to communicate what is seen.
In order to support this looking process, I endeavor to slow down the process. Together we examine the shapes and lines, experimenting with how we might communicate our observations on paper.
A bird wall is emerging in the studio. We will continue this wonder-inspiration-looking process over the next several weeks.
You can join us at home by looking at some of Audubon's famous prints, listening to the songs of birds and watching their preparations for the coming cold. Please share your observations with the whole family and with the studio... In this way the conversation continues and deepens.
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