Acanthus has been part of both gardens and design since ancient the time of Ancient Civilizations: Image Credit: The Met Marble pilaster with acanthus scrolls Roman – 1st half of 1st century CE Image Credit: The Met Marble corner acroterion with acanthus scrolls Roman – 1st half of 1st century CEImage Credit: The Met Fragment…
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Studying Other Artists and Illustrators – Studying Other Writers – The Importance of Copying the Masters in Becoming Better at Your Craft
In addition to being a practicing visual artist and writer, I have taught both writing and art 3/4 of my life. Although I have NEVER allowed my students to submit a copied piece for a grade, I have always told them that copying more accomplished artists and writers is a wonderful way to learn. Many…
The Legend of the Poinsettia – Retold and Illustrated by Tomie dePaola
Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon 1994 Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon Image Credit: Tomie dePaola on Amazon…
Walter Crane – His Life, His Influence on Art & Design, & His Contribution to Children’s Literature
Image Credit: Wikipedia Walter Crane had a relatively short life, but his contribution to art and literature was immense. He was born on August 15, 1845, and he died on March 14, 1915. He was an illustrator who was among the group labeled as the Golden Age of Illustrators. But beyond that, he was a…
Old Mother Hubbard – Walter Crane
. Old Mother HubbardWent to the cupboardTo get her poor Dog a bone;But when she came thereThe cupboard was bare,And so the poor Dog had none. She went to the baker’sTo buy him some bread,But when she came back,The poor Dog was dead. She went to the joiner’sTo buy him a coffin,But when she came…
The Sleeping Beauty Illustrated by Walter Crane
THE SLEEPING BEAUTY. Long, long ago, in ancient times, there lived a King and Queen, And for the blessing of a child their longing sore had been: At last, a little daughter fair, to their great joy, was given, And to the christening feast they made, they bade the Fairies seven— The Fairies seven, who…
Winter Nosegay – Walter Crane
1881 . [13]. Cat and Dog Stories . . . . .
Queen Summer or the Tourney of the Lily & the Rose – Walter Crane
Queen Summer or the Tourney of the Lily & the Rose penned & portrayed by Walter Crane Cassell & Co: Ld: London: Paris: & Melbourne When Summer on the earth was queen She held her court in gardens green Fair hung with tapestry of leaves, Where threads of gold the sun enweaves With checquered…
Walter Crane’s Use of Design in His Books – Golden Age of Illustrators
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Notes on Design in Books – Walter Crane
. . . . BIBLE, HEINRICH QUENTEL. (COLOGNE, 1480.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ALBRECHT DÜRER, “KLEINE PASSION.” (NUREMBERG, 1512.) ALBRECHT DÜRER, “KLEINE PASSION.” (NUREMBERG, 1512.) GERMAN SCHOOL.XVIth CENTURY. ALBRECHT DÜRER, “KLEINE PASSION.” (NUREMBERG, 1512.) GERMAN SCHOOL.XVIth CENTURY. ALBRECHT DÜRER. (NUREMBERG, HEINRICH…