1. John James Audubon Early American Artist

2. The National Gallery of Art John James Audubon: The Birds of American Video Answer the questions on the handout provided, you will turn this in at the end of the class.

3. John James Audubon 1785-1851 Dominant Wildlife Artist Birds of America collection Resident & Business Man while in Kentucky Traveled down the Ohio River & Mississippi River to document birds and their environment Printmaking, Drawing, Painting Realistic Illustrations

4. Birds of America Collection

7. Your Own “Birds” Illustration You are to draw a realistic representation of a bird or birds. You are to illustrate one bird in an environment or multiple birds within an environment, like the examples from the work of John James Audubon. You will draw the birds and their environment in pencil first. You will use watercolor pencils or liquid watercolors to add realistic colors to your illustration.

8. Links to Audubon’s Websites Birds of America Audubon Bird Guide