2021 California Gallery
Where did all the Animals Go? 2021 by Jane Lee McCracken in partnership with Born Free exhibits printed vinyls of original Biro drawings by 700 children from North East England, California, Kenya, Guyana and Malaysia, who participated in Jane’s workshops. The exhibition is on permanent display in the Living Planet Gallery, Great North Museum: Hancock, Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
This gallery features drawings by each participating child from El Morro Elementary and Top of the World Elementary, Laguna Beach, California. Also featured are a selection of drawings by parents and the California Outreach Team California. To view Jane's curated selection of drawings from the entire exhibition visit the 2021 Gallery.
With kind thanks to Shaheen Sheik-Sadhal (PTA El Morro) and Liz Black (PTA TOW) for assisting WDATAG? California Outreach Team to facilitate Jane's virtual workshops.
CALIFORNIA
California is a large state found on the western coast of the United States. Due to the state’s large size the climate ranges from polar to subtropical and is one of the richest and most diverse parts of the world. It is home to some unique species and subspecies of animals and is also a stronghold for many endangered species, including the Western monarch butterfly.
El Morro Elementary, Laguna Beach
Students of El Morro Elementary created their drawings for the Where Did All the Animals Go? exhibition during Jane's virtual workshops throughout January 2021. Many children created more than one drawing. The following images include all exhibited drawings by each child as well as a curated selection of additional drawings:
1 Cade Year 4: Northern Spotted Owl Strix occidentalis ssp. caurina Threatened California
2 Caleb Grade 3: California Condor Gymnogyps californianus Critically Endangered
4 Cole Grade 4: Tricolored Blackbird Agelaius tricolor Endangered
5 Ella Grade 5: Riparian Brush Rabbit Sylvilagus bachmani ssp. riparius Locally Endangered
5 Ella Grade 5:
Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens Near Threatened
6 Eva Year 5: Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Ovis canadensis ssp. sierrae
Endangered California
7 Gavin Year 4: Canada Lynx Lynx canadensis Threatened California
7 Gavin Year 4: Tricolored Blackbird Agelaius tricolor Endangered
7 Gavin Year 4:
San Francisco Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. tetrataenia Endangered California
8 Graham Year 5: Island Fox Urocyon littoralis Near Threatened
9 Greta Year 2: Riparian Brush Rabbit Sylvilagus bachmani ssp. riparius Endangered California
10 Hadley Year 2: Grey Wolf Canis lupus
Endangered California
11 Hale Year 3: Sandstone Night Lizard Xantusia gracilis Vulnerable
12 Halle Grade 3: Mojave Desert Tortoise Gopherus agassizii Vulnerable
12 Halle Grade 3:
California Tiger Salamander Ambystoma californiense Vulnerable
13 Harrison Year 5: California Condor Gymnogyps californianus Critically Endangered
14 Iliana Grade 2: California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus Least Concern
15 Jack Year 4: American Black Bear Ursus americanus Least Concern
15 Jack Year 4: Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens Near Threatened
16 Jacob Year 4: Canada Lynx Lynx canadensis Threatened California
17 Jad Grade 4: Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
18 Jax Year 4: Tricolored Blackbird Agelaius tricolor Endangered
19 Jaxon Grade 5: Canada Lynx Lynx canadensis Locally Threatened
20 Kate Year 2: California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus Least Concern 
21 Kenzie Year 2: Northern Spotted Owl Strix occidentalis ssp. caurina Threatened California
22 Macie Grade 3: Sea Otter Enhydra lutris Endangered
22 Macie Grade 3: California Tiger Salamander Ambystoma californiense Vulnerable
23 Noor Year 1: Tule Elk Cervus canadensis ssp. nannodes Endangered California
23 Noor Year 1:
Tricolored Blackbird Agelaius tricolor Endangered
24 Olivia Year 4: American Black Bear Ursus americanus Least Concern
24 Olivia Year 4:
Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
24 Olivia Year 4:
Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
25 Pablo Year 4: California Condor Gymnogyps californianus Critically Endangered
25 Pablo Grade 4: Mojave Desert Tortoise Gopherus agassizii Vulnerable
26 Parker Year 5: Island Fox Urocyon littoralis Near Threatened
27 Penelope Year 3: Island Fox Urocyon littoralis Near Threatened
27 Penelope Year 3:
Mojave Desert Tortoise Gopherus agassizii Vulnerable
27 Penelope Year 3:
Mojave Desert Tortoise Gopherus agassizii Vulnerable
28 Sloan Grade 5: Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Ovis Canadensis ssp. sierrae Locally Endangered
28 Sloan Grade 5:
Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens Near Threatened
29 Taylor Grade 3: Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae Endangered
29 Taylor Grade 3: California Bay Checkerspot Butterfly Euphydryas editha ssp. bayensis Locally Threatened
El Morro Elementary display of at Great North Museum: Hancock
Top of the World Elementary, Laguna Beach
Students of Top of the World Elementary created their drawings for the Where Did All the Animals Go? exhibition in Jane's virtual workshop, January 2021. Many children created more than one drawing. The following images include all exhibited drawings by each child as well as a curated selection of additional drawings:
1 Abbie Year 1: Short-beaked Common Dolphin Delphinus delphis Least Concern
2 Ace Grade 2: Sea Otter Enhydra lutris Endangered
3 Adi Year 2: Ridgway’s Rail Rallus obsoletus Near Threatened
4 Aimee: Mountain Beaver Aplodontia rufa Endangered California
5 Aisha Year 4: Tule Elk Cervus Canadensis ssp. nannodes Endangered California
5 Aisha Year 4: Tule Elk Cervus Canadensis ssp. nannodes Endangered California
6 Alec Year 4: Tricolored Blackbird Agelaius tricolor Endangered
6 Alec Year 4:
Yosemite toad Anaxyrus canorus Endangered
7 Alia Year 3: California Tiger Salamander Ambystoma californiense Vulnerable
7 Alia Year 3: California Tiger Salamander Ambystoma californiense Vulnerable
8 Annalies K: Tricolored Blackbird Agelaius tricolor Endangered
9 Ava Year 4: San Francisco Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. tetrataenia Endangered California
10 Bodhi Year 3: Ohlone Tiger Beetle Cicindela Ohlone Endangered California
10 Bodhi Year 3:
San Francisco Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. tetrataenia Endangered California
11 Brooke Year 2: Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae Endangered California
12 Brooks Year 3: California Tiger Salamander Ambystoma californiense Vulnerable
13 CJ Year 3: Tule Elk Cervus Canadensis ssp. nannodes Endangered California
14 Coleman Grade 2: Short-tailed Albatross Phoebastria albatrus Locally Endangered
14 Coleman Grade 2:
Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae Endangered California
16 Emi Year 2: California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus Least Concern
16 Emi Year 2:
Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
17 Emma Year 2: San Francisco Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis ssp. tetrataenia Endangered California
17 Emma Year 2:
California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus Least Concern
18 Finley Year 3: Monarch Butterfly (Western Population) Danaus plexippus Endangered California
19 Grace Grade 4: Island Fox Urocyon littoralis Near Threatened
20 Grayson Grade 4: Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep Ovis canadensis ssp. sierrae Locally Endangered
21 Hazel Year 2: Short-beaked Common Dolphin Delphinus delphis Least Concern
22 Helena Year 5: Sandstone Night lizard Xantusia gracilis Vulnerable
23 Kayden Year 4: Bay Checkerspot Butterfly Euphydryas editha ssp. bayensis Threatened California
24 Keaton Year 2: Canada Lynx Lynx canadensis
Threatened California
25 Layla Year 3: Olive Ridley Lepidochelys olivacea Vulnerable
26 Lily Grade 2: Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
27 Lyla Year 3: Olive Ridley Lepidochelys olivacea Vulnerable
28 Mateo Year 3: Sea Otter Enhydra lutris Endangered
29 Max Year 1: Giant Kangaroo Rat Dipodomys ingens Endangered
30 Maya Year 4: Canada Lynx Lynx canadensis Threatened California
31 Mia Grade 6: White Shark Carcharodon carcharias Vulnerable
31Mia Grade 6: Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
32 Mila A Year 6: Valley Elderberry Long Horn Beetle Desmocerus californicus ssp. dimorphus Endangered California
33 Mila K Grade 4: American Black Bear Ursus americanus Least Concern
33 Mila K Grade 4:
Island Fox Urocyon littoralis Near Threatened
34 Nina Grade 10: Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens Near Threatened
34 Nina Grade 10:
Giant Kangaroo Rat Dipodomys ingens Endangered
35 Poppy Year 1: Sea Otter Enhydra lutris Endangered
36 Rosey Year 5: Sea Otter Enhydra lutris Endangered
37 Rosie Grade 6: Valley Elderberry Long Horn Beetle Desmocerus californicus ssp. dimorphus Locally Endangered
37 Rosie Grade 6:
Reddish Egret Egretta rufescens Near Threatened
38 Samiyah Year 5: Bay Checkerspot Butterfly Euphydryas editha ssp. bayensis Threatened California
39 Sasha Year 5: Island Fox Urocyon littoralis Near Threatened
40 Scarlet Grade 2: Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
41 Shamsher Year 2: Humpback Whale Megaptera novaeangliae Endangered California
42 Wesley Year 3: Yosemite Toad Anaxyrus canorus Endangered
43 Zia Grade 3: Olive Ridley Lepidochelys olivacea Vulnerable
43 Zia Grade 3: Sea Otter Enhydra lutris Endangered
44 Student Top of the World Elementary California: Red-legged Frog Rana draytonii Endangered
45 Holly Parent and Laguna Beach Artist: Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
45 Holly Parent and Laguna Beach Artist: Grey Wolf Canis lupus Locally Endangered
47 Dr Kirsten Rogers Drawing for the Planet, Vice President: Yosemite toad Anaxyrus canorus Endangered
Top of the World Elementary display at Great North Museum: Hancock