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Entomology Artwork

Predacious Diving Larva and Beetle by John

Lots and Lots of Ladybugs by Claire

Mrs. Mosquito by Faith

Atlas Fritillary by Lauren

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Anonymous said…
Wow, I'd say whomever drew that has some serious talent! Kudos!
impwork said…
Those pictures are great :-)
jams o donnell said…
Great drawings I agree that whoever drew thme is very talented.. and a wonderful butterfly photo. Happy WW
L.L. Barkat said…
These are so beautiful. The freshness of children's art always amazes me.
Anonymous said…
very beautiful!! How lucky to have wonderful artist in the family :)
Unknown said…
Oh wow, great artists!! Made me smile :)
tammi said…
Wow, your kids are very talented!! I especially like Lauren's butterfly -- that's amazing!!!!
Sandee said…
Your kids are very, very talented. Very nicely done. Have a great WW. :)
SandyCarlson said…
Very, very nice. The lady bugs here are marching inside one army at a time and would be happy to model!
OK...you have got some seriously gifted and talented children!
Susan said…
I love children's art. It is so open and honest and new.
Heather C said…
Love the butterfly! :)
Janelle said…
WOW! These are amazing.

Great job, kids!
God's girl said…
Those are great Kate!
Love ya!
Ang
lori said…
Kate,
you know we appreciate good artwork!! WOW!
They are beautiful...I am leaving them up to show the kids, they will LOVE to see them!

alone or with a teacher?
they really are special!
peace,
lori
Meg said…
Your kids do beautiful artwork!
Impressive! I can't wait to show my kids - they love bugs.
Christy said…
Those are great! Can I ask if you used a program when they were younger? We are trying to figure out what to do for art and music still :)

Oh, and I loved your series on John. It will be exciting to get more in depth with my kids in the next few years (beyond questions like "Is God bigger than a giraffe? Is He bigger than a tree?)
ocean mommy said…
Those are stunning! Put those in frames and hang them!!!

steph.
Anonymous said…
Awesome and gross at the same time! They did a terrific job. Way to go!
Anonymous said…
p.s.
love the new picture on the sidebar! cute.
Sarah Markley said…
Beautiful! Your kids are talented and motivated!
Christine said…
Beautiful bugs! Love seeing the kids' work.
Alana said…
The artwork is just beautiful!

I enjoyed catching up on your blog.

Love your new profile picture!

And little Alyssa? So glad you shared that with us!

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