For those fortunate to happen across a wild hare, Nikki has captured perfectly the sleek elegance and beguiling timidity of this ancient and beloved UK species. This stunning and sensitive drawing of a hare, incorporating excellent use of colour, brings to life the primeval eyes of these beautiful creatures, now listed as endangered in the UK with a decreasing population of 700,000. Austrailia's fires: how the world has responded to the crisis: koala mittens.Īlisa Richardson has created an exquisite mixed media diptych in Biro and watercolour, featuring Arctic Wolf, Atka of the Wolf Conservation Center, NY and Red Fox for Wild Postcard Gallery. Australia's fires set off apocalyptic-looking blood red skies. Australian bushfires are a warning to the world. 2019 DRAWINGS 2020 DRAWINGSĪ country in flames. Jane and the Drawing for the Planet Team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to Wild Postcard Gallery and subsequently Where Did All the Animals Go? project. The IUCN (International Union for Conservation) Red List categories below are included in the titles of each drawing. To date, more than 120,000 species have been assessed for The IUCN Red List and more than 32,000 of these species are considered to be threatened with extinction – 27% of assessed species. The gallery displays Biro drawings submitted by artists of all ages from age 5 months upwards, depicting a wide array of species, including those very much ingrained in the human psyche such as tigers and elephants alongside lesser-known species such as the Spiderman agama lizard and the critically endangered Kakapo. The following Biro Drawing Workshop video made by Jane as a free resource features drawing tips and inspirational wildlife footage courtesy of Born Free. Tell others about what you have learnt and how they can help wildlifeĬheck out Born Free Learn at Home Packs hereįind out more about Where Did All the Animals Go? project here WATCH THE VIDEO Research your favourite animal and how you can further help with its conservationĬheck out Drawing for the Planet's 12 Ways You Can Help Wildlife here Here are some things you can do to help wildlife: Spread the word and ask others to pick up a pen and make a drawing of their favourite wild animal for the gallery Send your drawing as a gift to someone special to brighten up their day or put it in your window for your neighbours to enjoy Send an image or scan of your drawing, your name, town and country to for your drawing to be featured Watch Jane's video below for drawing tips and wildlife inspiration.We all have our own unique drawing styles which are all valid! Your drawing doesn't have to be photo-realistic, express yourself and enjoy drawing and being transported. If you can't draw the animal in the wild use a found image as inspiration or draw from your imagination Pick up a ballpoint pen (or pencil / paint if you don't have a ballpoint pen), get creative and draw your favourite wild animal on a blank postcard, piece of paper or drawing surface The concept of the online Wild Postcard Gallery is simple and open to all ages: Remember, EVERYONE, CAN DRAW!" Jane Lee McCracken The next time you pick up your Biro, think of the animal you drew and how the world is a better place for its existence. The aim of Wild Postcard Gallery is to spread the gift of drawing, using Jane's preferred medium, the humble Biro, and the beauty of wildlife far and wide, as well as nurturing emotional connections with vulnerable species to further help in their conservation: "if we care, we want to conserve". By making a drawing of a wild animal for this gallery and sharing it with friends and family or on social media, your drawing is not only helping to highlight the rich diversity of our planet's wildlife and the unique beauty of individual species but could encourage others to get involved in species conservation.Įnjoy drawing and some creative ‘you-time’. To view annual, country and regional galleries click on the links below: Scroll down this page to see all drawings created between 2019-2020. As the gallery has grown it can now be viewed in separate annual galleries. Since 2019 hundreds of wildlife drawings by children and adults have been created for the gallery with people from across the globe sending photographs of their drawings to be featured in the gallery. Find out how to submit your drawing below. Part of Drawing for the Planet Artist and Founder Jane Lee McCracken's Where Did All the Animals Go?(WDATAG?) art and environmental education project, in partnership with international wildlife charity Born Free, this gallery was launched by Jane in 2019 at BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art here. Wild Postcard Gallery, is an online gallery open to all ages to create and submit Biro (ballpoint pen) drawings of their favourite wild animals.
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