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Cummings, Pat. 1995. TALKING WITH ARTISTS, VOL. II. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing. ISBN 0698803109
Plot Summary
In her second of a series of three, Pat Cummings brings us 13 new-distinguished illustrators to highlight in the world of children’s literature. These artists talk about their art at an early age, what techniques they now use, if they have children/pets and answer other questions children ask most often.
Critical Analysis
In this work of non-fiction, Pat Cummings takes us through the process that each artist uses when creating his/her illustrations for a book. The artists chosen use a variety of mediums and work in many different styles.
The artists each answer eight questions that have come from letters the author has received from children who like making art. In the book you not only get to see what their work looked like at an early age but what they looked like. Illustrations from current works are also included. Unlike the first volume, this time you also get to see what kind of environment each artist works in. The artists each talk about some of the challenges they have faced and give encouragement to young aspiring artists everywhere.
Although this book interested me because I really LOVE some of their work, it started to get repetitious towards the end. If you are looking for information about a particular artist, it is a good place to start and the techniques that each artist uses at the end of the book are especially insightful.
Review Excerpts(s)
Review from SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “The profiles exemplify the artists' backgrounds, ordinary or extraordinary lifestyles, and creative strengths.”
Review from HORN BOOK: “As always, the comments are revealing, from the iconoclastic observation of Maira Kalman that she begins her day by reading "the obituaries to remind myself that I am still alive" to Vera Williams's description of her encounter, at age eight, with Eleanor Roosevelt.”
Connections
This would be a great book to use when talking about different mediums that illustrators use. From pastels and colored pencils, to pulp painting, scratchboard, and paper cutting, there are many opportunities for aspiring artists to learn about the different ways of making art that await them.
Other books written and illustrated by Pat Cummings
Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon ISBN 0689717989
Ananse and the Wizard: A West African Tale ISBN 0805064761Angel Baby ISBN 0688148220
Cummings, Pat. 1995. TALKING WITH ARTISTS, VOL. II. New York, NY: Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing. ISBN 0698803109
Plot Summary
In her second of a series of three, Pat Cummings brings us 13 new-distinguished illustrators to highlight in the world of children’s literature. These artists talk about their art at an early age, what techniques they now use, if they have children/pets and answer other questions children ask most often.
Critical Analysis
In this work of non-fiction, Pat Cummings takes us through the process that each artist uses when creating his/her illustrations for a book. The artists chosen use a variety of mediums and work in many different styles.
The artists each answer eight questions that have come from letters the author has received from children who like making art. In the book you not only get to see what their work looked like at an early age but what they looked like. Illustrations from current works are also included. Unlike the first volume, this time you also get to see what kind of environment each artist works in. The artists each talk about some of the challenges they have faced and give encouragement to young aspiring artists everywhere.
Although this book interested me because I really LOVE some of their work, it started to get repetitious towards the end. If you are looking for information about a particular artist, it is a good place to start and the techniques that each artist uses at the end of the book are especially insightful.
Review Excerpts(s)
Review from SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL: “The profiles exemplify the artists' backgrounds, ordinary or extraordinary lifestyles, and creative strengths.”
Review from HORN BOOK: “As always, the comments are revealing, from the iconoclastic observation of Maira Kalman that she begins her day by reading "the obituaries to remind myself that I am still alive" to Vera Williams's description of her encounter, at age eight, with Eleanor Roosevelt.”
Connections
This would be a great book to use when talking about different mediums that illustrators use. From pastels and colored pencils, to pulp painting, scratchboard, and paper cutting, there are many opportunities for aspiring artists to learn about the different ways of making art that await them.
Other books written and illustrated by Pat Cummings
Clean Your Room, Harvey Moon ISBN 0689717989
Ananse and the Wizard: A West African Tale ISBN 0805064761Angel Baby ISBN 0688148220
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