Bibliograph

Storybook art, hands-on art for children in the styles of 100 great picture book illustrators, MaryAnn F. Kohl, Jean Potter ; illustrations, Rebecca Van Slyke

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Label

Storybook art, hands-on art for children in the styles of 100 great picture book illustrators, MaryAnn F. Kohl, Jean Potter ; illustrations, Rebecca Van Slyke

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Storybook art

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

MaryAnn F. Kohl, Jean Potter ; illustrations, Rebecca Van Slyke

Sub title

hands-on art for children in the styles of 100 great picture book illustrators

Summary

Children can enjoy their favorite storybook illustrators in a new way by imitating their art with the 100 engaging and simple art projects included in this celebration of children's book illustrators. Featured are famous and award-winning storybook illustrators from the 1930s to present-Good Night Moon's Clement Hurd, Corduroy's Don Freeman, Olivia's Ian Falconer, and more-along with biographical information, open-ended art projects, and portraits created by grade school children. Illustration techniques covered include painting, drawing, cutting and collage, and construction and crafts. Art projects include imitating Jackson Pollock in the 'Jackson Piglet Wall Painting' from Olivia and creating a 'Photo Story' from children's photos similar to Sugaring Time. An extensive resource guide of illustrator websites, art materials, and supplies listed by project is provided, as well as complete book information for the featured illustrators' works

Target audience

juvenile

Classification