Storybook art : hands-on art for children in the styles of 100 great picture book illustrators
(2003)

Nonfiction

eBook

Provider: hoopla

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PUBLISHED
[United States]: Chicago Review Press, 2003
Made available through hoopla
DESCRIPTION

1 online resource

ISBN/ISSN
9780935607222 (electronic bk.) MWT11928361, 0935607226 (electronic bk.) 11928361
LANGUAGE
English
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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

Mode of access: World Wide Web

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