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.

Monday, September 25, 2017

Flower Sketching Experiments

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I have all sorts of excuses for not losing myself in artwork recently.  Ignoring painting and drawing is not good for me.  I am happier eve...
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Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Saturday of Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 2017

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Henry came again to visit because Sonja was in the process of moving from one house to another.  I know Henry had more attention from us ...
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Tuesday, August 22, 2017

A Bouquet of Prairie Flowers, August, 2017

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Earlier this month, Marsha came to paint with me.  I was pleased to see her.  I haven't been painting much for several years.  I nee...
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Sunday, August 20, 2017

The Brukner Nature Center Butterfly Transect, August 13, 2017

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Joy and frustration. The day was hot and sunny. We saw ten species of butterflies although we didn't see many of any of them.  My...
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Saturday, August 12, 2017

Beautiful Day at Charleston Falls, August 12, 2017

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Come with Jeanne and me on the walk we took at Charleston Falls this morning.  The day was perfect...sweater weather and sunny. Black...
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Wednesday, August 9, 2017

The Saga of the Power Chair Lift

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Some of you may remember that I mentioned that it was unusual for us to be at Magee Marsh late enough to see a sunset. There was a reas...
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Thursday, August 3, 2017

Art in the Park, July 17, 2017

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 I told Tom about the ten food trucks being set up for the Art in the Park, hoping to entice him into coming with me to this first annual...
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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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