In the Field, November 2011
[Roman Forum, sketching fallen column]
"I'm taking advantage of living in Europe whenever possible and always bring my sketchbook along. The latest adventure was to ancient Rome—the sheer magnitude of the structures are breathtaking—and that they are still standing."
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Science and Art in an Activity Book
Where the Land and Sea Meet, is Kirsten's newest book. Explore the world's seashores from the comfort of their own chair.
Develop observational skills that scientists use to explore the world’s seashores while being an artist at the same time. All you need are crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
This book also introduces children to 92 sea life species seen by NaGISA (Natural Geography In Shore Areas project) scientists at seashores around the world. Each plant and animal is labeled with scientific name, common name, and where it was seen. Spiral binding makes it easy for children to do the activities, and for teachers and parents to make copies.
Written, illustrated and designed by Kirsten Carlson
Purchase from Alaska Sea Grant
Also available in Italian as Dove Terra e Mare si incontrano from Pisa University Press
[Spanish & German versions in 2012]
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Sketching Underwater
Kirsten jumps in with pencil, dive slate and plastic paper to draw sea life while under the waves in Fiji in December 2010-January 2011. Watch the film short to see what she was able to capture while sketching underwater.
Field Sketching Underwater from Kirsten Carlson on Vimeo.