Orangutan Building Nest from Leaves
6+
Classic
Recommended materials
colored pencils
felt-tip pens
This is how it could look
Skilled construction scene: large, intelligent, wonderfully characterful orangutan high in forest canopy, engaged in evening task of building sleeping nest. Orangutans remarkable architects — complex structures of woven branches and leaves. Orangutan works with focused concentration: weaving large leaves between branches to create firm, comfortable platform. Uses feet as extra hands. Nest half-finished; orangutan adding fresh green leaves to sleeping platform. Expression: skilled concentration. Around it: forest canopy at dusk, shafts of golden light filtering through. Perhaps smaller orangutan nearby watching and trying to learn.
