MARINE artist Holly Ogden will be hiding pieces of her art in Mullaloo to encourage outdoor play and an interest in marine life among children this weekend.
The Kallaroo resident recently started a project called The Little Divers Alphabet to spark creativity among children and started art hunts to get families involved a year ago.
“I have painted obscure marine animals in a bid to teach children different sea animals and the magic below the surface of the ocean.
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READ NOW“This project will be converted into a children’s book and I aim to begin classes for children and adults alike in marine identification, environmental impacts, how to paint marine animals and fun facts about each one.
“Every few months, I organise an art hunt at Mullaloo Beach park – I hide painted marine animals and post clues to help children and families hunt for them.
“The response has been amazing, and it’s so lovely to get the local kids involved.”
More than 100 families are expected to attend the next hunt, which will coincide with the start of the school holidays, on September 29 from 5pm.
Ogden said she would hide at least a dozen marine animals around the park and post clues on The Little Divers Alphabet Facebook and Instagram pages.