1. BIBLIOGRAPHY
1999. TALKING WITH ARTISTS VOLUME THREE. compiled and edited by Pat Cummings. New York: Clarion Books. ISBN 9780395891322
2. PLOT SUMMARY
This book is a compilation of the stories of thirteen artists including Peter Catalanotto, Raul Colon, Lisa Desimini, Jane Dyer, Kevin Hawkes, G. Brian Karas, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Keiko Narahashi, Elise Primavera, Anna Rich, Peter Sis, and Paul O. Zelinsky. Each artist shared answers to questions such as what they were like growing up, what inspired them to become artists, what they enjoyed drawing the most, and which materials they used to make their pictures.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
TALKING WITH ARTISTS VOLUME THREE is a wonderful book that will surely be an inspiration to young people who wish to become artists themselves. It is also an interesting read for those who may be curious to know information about their favorite illustrators such as what they look like, what they enjoy drawing, or what they do in a typical day. This book has photographs of each artist as a child and as an adult which is always interesting to see. It also has samples of each artists' artwork at the present time and as a child.
This book celebrates cultural diversity by including artists of different cultural backgrounds, which will inspire children of all races and cultures by letting them know a person of any ethnicity can become an artist. There are many different types of art forms found in this book including painting, water coloring, pencil sketches, mixed media, and ink. Including these and other types of artwork in this book show children that there are many different materials one can use to create beautiful artwork.
One of the best features of this book is found near the end where each artist shares one of his or her "secret techniques" that they apply to their artwork. Children will delight in being shown these "secrets" and be able to practice them on their own. Another excellent feature of this book is the bibliography which showcases five books written by each of the featured authors. Children who enjoy a certain artist's style of art will be inspired to search for books by that illustrator. This book is one that is both entertaining and filled with information helpful to aspiring young artists.
4. REVIEW EXCERPTS
HORN BOOK GUIDE (FALL 1999 NON-FICTION-THE ARTS): "Rating superior, well above average."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "All of the profiles open with personal essays titled "My Story" revealing some biographical details but focusing on childhood dreams and ambitions..."
5. CONNECTIONS
This book is a wonderful way to teach and inspire young artists.
*Other books about the creation of children's picture books:
Bang, Molly. PICTURE THIS: HOW PICTURES WORK. ISBN 1587170302
Carle, Eric. ARTIST TO ARTIST: 23 MAJOR ILLUSTRATORS TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR ART. ISBN 0399246002
1999. TALKING WITH ARTISTS VOLUME THREE. compiled and edited by Pat Cummings. New York: Clarion Books. ISBN 9780395891322
2. PLOT SUMMARY
This book is a compilation of the stories of thirteen artists including Peter Catalanotto, Raul Colon, Lisa Desimini, Jane Dyer, Kevin Hawkes, G. Brian Karas, Betsy Lewin, Ted Lewin, Keiko Narahashi, Elise Primavera, Anna Rich, Peter Sis, and Paul O. Zelinsky. Each artist shared answers to questions such as what they were like growing up, what inspired them to become artists, what they enjoyed drawing the most, and which materials they used to make their pictures.
3. CRITICAL ANALYSIS
TALKING WITH ARTISTS VOLUME THREE is a wonderful book that will surely be an inspiration to young people who wish to become artists themselves. It is also an interesting read for those who may be curious to know information about their favorite illustrators such as what they look like, what they enjoy drawing, or what they do in a typical day. This book has photographs of each artist as a child and as an adult which is always interesting to see. It also has samples of each artists' artwork at the present time and as a child.
This book celebrates cultural diversity by including artists of different cultural backgrounds, which will inspire children of all races and cultures by letting them know a person of any ethnicity can become an artist. There are many different types of art forms found in this book including painting, water coloring, pencil sketches, mixed media, and ink. Including these and other types of artwork in this book show children that there are many different materials one can use to create beautiful artwork.
One of the best features of this book is found near the end where each artist shares one of his or her "secret techniques" that they apply to their artwork. Children will delight in being shown these "secrets" and be able to practice them on their own. Another excellent feature of this book is the bibliography which showcases five books written by each of the featured authors. Children who enjoy a certain artist's style of art will be inspired to search for books by that illustrator. This book is one that is both entertaining and filled with information helpful to aspiring young artists.
4. REVIEW EXCERPTS
HORN BOOK GUIDE (FALL 1999 NON-FICTION-THE ARTS): "Rating superior, well above average."
SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: "All of the profiles open with personal essays titled "My Story" revealing some biographical details but focusing on childhood dreams and ambitions..."
5. CONNECTIONS
This book is a wonderful way to teach and inspire young artists.
*Other books about the creation of children's picture books:
Bang, Molly. PICTURE THIS: HOW PICTURES WORK. ISBN 1587170302
Carle, Eric. ARTIST TO ARTIST: 23 MAJOR ILLUSTRATORS TALK TO CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR ART. ISBN 0399246002
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