How to Draw Prairie Plants & Animals
It can be fun to capture the beauty of the prairie's wildlife and flowers on paper by setting out into the great outdoors. If nature's not close at hand, though, it's easy to draw these subjects by using photographs of the prairie as a reference. It just takes a little artistic skill--you can trace a photograph if you're creating art for your own home, and nobody will know the difference!
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Instructions
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Set up your easel outdoors near prairie wildlife and wildflowers. Begin sketching starting at the top of your paper. Always start at the top so your hand does not smear your drawing. Sketch your flower starting at the middle of the flower and work out. (References 1)
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Sketch any prairie wildlife you see, including prairie dogs, a common animal in the prairie of North America. (References 2) Sketch quickly as they may move away or change position.
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Try printing out photographs or pictures of prairie wildlife and using them as a reference point for your drawing. Bellmuseum.org is a good resource for an extensive collection of prairie images.
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Use tracing paper is to copy drawings until you get the hang of drawing prairie plants and animals.
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Tips & Warnings
Start simple with this easily-recognizable prairie plant and animal duo: the prairie rose and prairie dog.
Don't trace copyrighted work, especially if you intend to use the artwork for any other reason than personal enjoyment.
