Beatrix Potter The Picture Letters

 

 

Beatrix Potter wrote her first stories in the form of picture letters purely for her own pleasure and the entertainment of children in her acquaintance. Years later she borrowed the letters back and published them in revised and enlarged versions now acclaimed as classics of children’s literature. This exhibition brings together twenty picture letters, including the earliest surviving picture letter, the famous Peter Rabbit letter, and others containing the original ideas for the adventures of Squirrel Nutkin, Jeremy Fisher, and Pig Robinson.

What can I say about this exhibit, if you love her books you will love this show.
  A MUST SEE!
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The Morgan Library & Museum

Maurice Sendak & The Giving Meadow

At The Morgan Library was an exhibit of Maurice Sendak original artwork from his picture book "Where The Wild Things Are" this was at the same time the movie version was in theaters.

It was a great treat for me because I am such a fan of his work. The show had selected original pieces from the book also sketches and some of his writings. the only thing separating me from the artwork was a piece of glass I just stood there and looked, I let other people walk past me and drank it all in it was great!

I was working on the illustrations for "The Giving Meadow" I was inspired!

What an affect that show had on me, it comes across in the artwork I did for the book.

Thank you

Mr. Sendak

"The Giving Meadow" Caterpillar's adventure begins when he pops from a tiny egg. With the help of some friends, his adventure continues until ... His friends can't find him. What happened to Caterpillar?

written by Stephenie Burkhart, illustrated by Stephen Macquignon

published by 4RV Publishing

Available at 4RV Publishing, Barnes & Noble, and Amazon