--- title: "Exploring and Drawing in Art. Today we collected objects from our environment and began creating observational drawings. We then used wax resist techniques inspired by the rich colours of the Autumn leaves." url: "https://staidansblackburn.co.uk/news/2025-10-16-exploring-and-drawing-in-art-today-we-collected-objects-from-our-environment-and-began-cr" school: "St. Aidan’s Primary School – A Church of England Academy" --- # Exploring and Drawing in Art. Today we collected objects from our environment and began creating observational drawings. We then used wax resist techniques inspired by the rich colours of the Autumn leaves. ![](https://files.schudio.com/st-aidan-s-primary-school/images/news/16102025_170143_370c2391d579(1).jpg) 16 October 2025 ### Exploring and Drawing in Art. Today we collected objects from our environment and began creating observational drawings. We then used wax resist techniques inspired by the rich colours of the Autumn leaves. 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