Got Art?

October 07, 2011

Just as the MCPL marketing theme says, "Life is better with art." There are many ways art can be part of our lives.

Here are a few resources I enjoy. Ed Emberley's Fingerprint Drawing Book and Ed Emberley's Drawing Book: Make a World take the mystery out of drawing. His approach is perfect for both children and adults. He makes it fun and easy to create together. I think Charles Reid's Portraits in Watercolor are gorgeous, and his use of watercolor brings out the best of this medium. He is a good teacher, too. Reid's books and videos offer instruction and a look into how he approaches his paintings.

A wonderful guide to art and art history is Carol Strickland's The Annotated Mona Lisa: A Crash Course in Art History. Trips to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art or the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art are more satisfying after dipping into her guide. It has become my favorite art reference. Enjoy!

Anna P.
Raytown Branch