Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Art. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 06, 2013

110. Jimmy and Pat Meet the Queen by Pat Lowe, illustrated by Jimmy Pike



When a white lawyer arrives for a meeting in the Great Sandy Desert, he tries to explain the concept of Native Title and how, by Australian law, it has been extinquished in towns and cities. Upon hearing that the Walmajarri people have to prove that they own their land, Jimmy and Pat decide to write to Queen Elizabeth to invite her to prove the land belongs to her. Surprisingly, the Queen accepts the invitation and brings two of her Corgis in tow.  Delightful illustrations by Walmajarri man, Jimmy Pike, and  the words of England born Pat Lowe, add a touch of whimsy to an otherwise serious topic.

Friday, January 18, 2013

91. The Art Room by Susan Vande Griek & Pascal Milelli


A poetic tale of children who take art lessons from Emily Carr. Richly illustrated - a visual and literary treat.

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

61. Mastering Art: Drawing by Anthony Hodge

Good guide to drawing basics like materials, colour theory,  perspective, composition and the human figure. Suitable for children and beginners.

Monday, October 22, 2012

56. Picture This! Activities and Adventures in Impressionism by Joyce Raimondo

Very kid-friendly biographies of Impressionist painters and descriptions of their works. Excellent art activities and ideas

Saturday, October 06, 2012

46. Lemons are Not Red by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Objects seem to "magically" change colour as you turn the pages with cutout shapes. Another fun book to create colour awareness.

45. Why is an Orange Called an Orange? by Cobi Ladner

Beautifully illustrated in watercolour by Lisa Smith, a fun look at colour, fruit and word play.

44. Little Blue and Little Yellow by Leo Lionni

A fun way of introducing colour theory concepts, particularly primary and secondary colours, to young children. 

Saturday, September 29, 2012

35. Heart of a Peacock by Emily Carr

\This collection of short stories by Emily Carr focuses on her love of animals and her experiences travelling to remote aboriginal villages. One can learn a lot about Carr's formative years and family relationships but very little directly about her art. You do, however, get a sense of what made her tick and inspired her.

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

34. Klee Wyck by Emily Carr

klee.jpg (150×242) Carr's first book, published in 1941, is a collection of vignettes she wrote about her experiences in native villages of Vancouver Island. It won the Governor General's Award and has been in print ever since.

Friday, September 14, 2012

31. Growing Pains by Emily Carr

A series of autobiographical vignettes spanning from Emily Carr's baptism at the age of four to her declining years in the 1940s. Many humerous and poignant moments from her early life, art training and years as a land lady told from her perspective.

Monday, September 03, 2012

26. The Life of Emily Carr by Paula Blanchard


A thoroughly researched, balanced biography of Canadian  painter and author Emily Carr (1871 -1945). Makes you realize how isolated Victoria and Vancouver were during her life time. Details her early years,  family life, love of animals, education and development as an artist. Doesn't dwell on her supposed eccentricities and volatile temper.

Sunday, August 26, 2012

24. Emily Carr by Rosemary Neering

Front Cover Insightful biography that explores Emily Carr's personal and artistic struggles. Details of her studies and time spent in San Francisco and London help the reader understand her quest for a way to capture the essence of the Canadian wilderness on canvas. Her eccentricities and perseverence are endearing and inspiring.

22. Emily Carr by Bryan Pezzi

A basic biography of Canadian painter Emily Carr written for a young audience.