Author Archives: Ann Donnelly
making the list
I became immersed in making my own list of wooden objects, going through each room, evaluating, pondering the visible and invisible presence of wood. I selected specific objects that interested me and photographed them to share with the group. We … Continue reading
wooden objects
I went to the woods and I found…
In trying to make a connection between trees and their uses and byproducts, the class had to look for objects within their home environment that had a connection to woods or forests. Some people made lists and others took photos. … Continue reading
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the fox
At break-time on the same day when I took the photo of the squirrel I spotted a tawny shape across the fields. By the time I got the camera it was nearly into the rushes but when I zoomed in … Continue reading
predator
Squirreling away…
I was preparing for the online session and spotted a squirrel out through the window. We had been talking about the cherry trees previously and how the blossom had turned into small hard green berries. I photographed the squirrel as … Continue reading
squirrel
into the woods
The class in Donaghey continued to share passages from books. Each excerpt contained a reference to trees or woods. Each person then created a drawing based on the description from the book. Together we looked at different styles of illustration … Continue reading