Jeanne in MN Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I am preparing art classes to teach for community ed. and would like to do a series on Art With The Authors. I want to do Eric Carle and Beatrix Potter and need a third. Preferably one with a unique or neat method of illustrating their books. I really like James Arnosky's nature books, but the Potter class will already involve drawing something in nature and she's more well known. Anyone who does their illustrations in chalks, oil pastels or charcoal or some method? If anyone knows, the Hive will! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in KY Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 He wrote Mr. Gumpy's Outing, among others. He was a great fave of my two when they were little. He uses cross hatching extensively and well, giving his art a unique look. I think he uses water color and colored pencils as his media, though. What about Richard Scary? I think he used clear films, which he layered to add color to his work. Also... Robert McCloskey (charcoal pencil, I believe?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibrarianMom Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Tomie de Paola is my favorite author/illustrator. I'm not sure if he uses a particular method, but I think his pictures are marvelous. Many of his stories originate from his own upbringing and have roots in his Catholic upbringing. LibrarianMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 She does collage stuff. I also like Jan Brett. All of hers have a hedgehog somewhere in the book. But I guess both of those are well-known, so not much help. I do love Tomie de Paola, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gandpsmommy Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I can't think of anything off the top of my head, but the book Storybook Art by MaryAnn F. Kohl might be helpful in finding an author/illustrator. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdWTMer Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Didn't Fred Gwynne (Mr. Munster) do his own drawings? Here's a link We love his books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I love his books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily in FL Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I know she was already mentioned, but Lois Ehlert was the first to pop into my mind. Some others I thought of are: Ed Young Leo Lionni Ezra Jack Keats Kevin Henkes Robert McCloskey Maurice Sendak William Steig Chris Van Allsburg David Weisner Vera B. Williams Arnold Lobel :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi @ Mt Hope Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Virginia Lee Burton! I love her charcoal drawings. Choo-Choo, Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel, The Little House... One of our favorites around here. My other favorite author/illustrator is Barbara Cooney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*anj* Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Most of our favorites have already been listed, but I'd like to add Patricia Polacco. We love her! http://www.patriciapolacco.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natalieclare Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Consider Maurice Sendak, too. I love Chicken Soup with Rice, One was Johnny, Pierre, and Alligators All Around. Also, his stage sets are stunning, if you want to talk about a whole 'nother scale for art. Then there's the author of Olivia. Or Demi. HA Rey? Munroe Leaf? Ludwig Bemelmins (sp)? Sounds like a fun class.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 that often include references to his Japanese heritage. Grandfather's Journey is absolutely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Bear Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 the Toot and Puddle series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebeccaC Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Night of the Moonjellies and The Hall of Beasts by Mark Shasha Rabbit Hill, They Were Strong and Good, Mr. Revere And I, Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos by Robert Lawson The Caboose that got Loose, ect.... Bill Peet The Polar Express, ect... Chris Van Allsburg Cathedral, ect.... David Maculay The Hat, ect..... by Jan Brett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I am preparing art classes to teach for community ed. and would like to do a series on Art With The Authors. I want to do Eric Carle and Beatrix Potter and need a third. Preferably one with a unique or neat method of illustrating their books. I really like James Arnosky's nature books, but the Potter class will already involve drawing something in nature and she's more well known. Anyone who does their illustrations in chalks, oil pastels or charcoal or some method? If anyone knows, the Hive will! :grouphug: Jan Brett, Tasha Tudor, Stephen Kellogg, Don and Audrey Wood, Barbara Cooney. Lane Smith writes some of the books he illustrates, and the style is quite distinctive. Oh, William Joyce, of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Bill Peet...he might also be interesting as he was a top animator for Disney. He was the lead animator on 101 Dalmations, as well as others. There is a Bill Peet website with tons of info. http://www.billpeet.net David Small is another one. He illustrates a lot books for others (especially those by his wife Sarah Stewart) but he also illustrates his own. My favorite of his is Imogene's Antlers. Nancy Tafuri...books are for very young children but the pictures are amazing. Incredibly detailed and beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs. Readsalot Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 These are our favorites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 I have this sudden urge to get to the library right away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3littlekeets Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 of great artists, I love James Mayhew. He has been amazing for introducing my kids to art through the Katie series! My now 9 yo son was turned on to loving art through him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeanne in MN Posted March 16, 2008 Author Share Posted March 16, 2008 I can't believe how many authors you all came up with! Who knew there were that many?! Thanks a ton everyone. :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted March 16, 2008 Share Posted March 16, 2008 Robert McCloskey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 One of my personal favorites is a Golden Books author/illustrator Eloise Wilkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen sn Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Maurice Sendak Babette Cole Shel Silverstein Everything is in boxes or I would look through dd's books for some real good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Definitely Patricia Polacco. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted March 17, 2008 Share Posted March 17, 2008 Her work is so good, and it is so different from either Eric Carle or Beatrix Potter. I think that it would be a great balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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