Discussion Questions

Earl Reed, Wyoming Landscape Questions for discussion: 

What do you see in this painting?

Can you determine a season or time of day?

Are you familiar with a landscape like this one in Wyoming? 

What is the landscape where you live?

Is there any wildlife that you see in this landscape?

What wildlife would you find in Wyoming?

Many animals can be found in Yellowstone National Park, which is close to where the artist, Earl Reed, painted this image.  Where do you live in relation to Yellowstone National Park? Are the same animals found in your landscape?

Gabrielle Reeves, Emilie Fire/Earth Questions for discussion:

What do you see in this painting?

Do you recognize any insects?

What insects can be found where you live?

Where are the insects found? 

This is a portrait of the artist’s friend. If you created a portrait of someone you know, what insects or plants would you include? Why? Are the insects or plants found where you live? Do the insects represent any natural environments, places, or connect to the person?