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Day 48: Observation

March 16, 2015100 Days, 100 Drawings, Design work#100days, children, diving, ink drawing, marine reserve, nature study, observation, snorkelling, WellingtonHannah Schickedanz

A quick sketch while trying to cook tea with a two-year-old. Otis slipped outside and I could see him perched on a rock for half an hour, watching divers swimming around in the reserve. It was chilly, the rocks were hard and sharp, and he was in heaven.

Day 30: Nature study

February 10, 2015100 Days, 100 Drawings, Design work#100days, animals, butterflies, children, drawing, insects, magnifying glass, nature, nature study, patienceHannah Schickedanz

Summer is the perfect time for insect examination. We have our big magnifying glass always at the ready, and the boys are mastering the art of the patient finger, enjoying the tickle of tiny legs on tiny hands.