Pauline Persing Art, Writing,& Natural History

I have never been able to make up my mind whether to concentrate on art, writing or natural history. I usually concentrate on one of the three for a while, then concentrate on another of the three. Art, writing and natural history are intwined in my life and often involve teaching a combination of these subjects.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Bob Whites, Raised By a Barber

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Dave wears multiple hats. He is a barber but he also raises Northern Bobwhites (Colinus virginianus). The birds' name comes from the ...

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Friday, August 24, 2012

Happy Birthday, Kyle

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From this collection of photos, people would think that you never smile. But... ...

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Drawing a Giraffe, A Step-by-step Method

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This is the 12 inch model the children used as a guide. I probably bought this at a zoo gift shop. First we talked about the basic sh...

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Monday, August 20, 2012

Butterfly Survey Walk at Brukner

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On Saturday, August 18, Tom and I joined the group at Brukner Nature Center doing a Butterfly Survey. Ruth, our leader, said she doesn...

Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Children's Drawing...Giraffes

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This is part one of the blog I promised some children I would put up on Tuesday. I have had overnight guests so my schedule is off. Later ...

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Pauline Persing: I have been interested in art, writing and natural history since childhood. After leaving elementary school teaching, I took a part-time job teaching drawing to children. That turned out to be a part-time job for the next twenty years. It was one of the most enjoyable jobs I have ever had. During the same time I was a part-time educator for a local nature center and then an environmental educator for the county parks. When I am with children or adults in the woods or prairies or streams, I am sure there is nothing I could be doing that would make me happier. Throughout my teaching career, I have learned as much as I have taught. Along the way I have written articles and short stories and painted a lot of watercolors. Writing helps me understand myself and my world. Painting is pure pleasure.

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