Weekly Prompt No. 5: A Box Of Treasures

Finding and collecting natural history objects ethically

Mar 24, 2023

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I keep what I like to call my box of treasures for those times when I can’t get out in nature. Downeast Maine in March is still winter, but I don’t mind because I’ve got my box of treasures to draw from.

I draw what’s in my box over and over, and each time feels like a discovery. Close observation and drawing have that effect. So start collecting, but ju…

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