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“Kiamichi River Headwaters in Southeastern Oklahoma” plein air, pastels.

hide, eat, and even nest. We also have a low-flow bird bath
dripper; the sound of water really draws in the birds.”
For aspiring artists, Kaspari recommends practice.
“You really don’t need anything more than a sketchbook
and pencil. Just get outside and explore anything that
catches your eye. Use the time with your sketchbook to
improve your hand-eye coordination and to get a better
sense of whatever it is that you choose to draw.”
Kaspari’s work has been featured in Oklahoma Today
and Bird Watcher’s Digest, and displayed at the Sam Noble
Museum. Connect with her, browse her sketchbooks, and
check out her blog at drawingthemotmot.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This article first appeared in the Wild
Side, an e-newsletter of the Wildlife Department’s Wildlife
Diversity Program. Sign up for monthly updates about
Oklahoma’s nongame species and conservation efforts at
wildlifedepartment.com. Old Bison Bull, Wichita Mountains

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