The Influence of Nature

In the beginning you must subject yourself to the influence of nature. You must be able to walk firmly on the ground before you start walking on a tightrope.” - Henri Matisse

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Art in the Park series for children aims to explore this beautiful philosophy. Today was the very first session. A few sights that greeted us when we entered Lodhi Gardens:

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Majestic trees, vibrant green grass, the chirping of birds - could be a perfect day for picnic. And we were carrying a picnic basket as well.

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We explored around for a bit: seeing, smelling, listening and touching; singing and telling stories at the same time. Then we just went and splashed it all out on our art-boards.

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This was it, today:

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Had fun today. See you again on Friday!