“A picture book is a small door to the enormous world of the visual arts, and they’re often the first art a young person sees.” Tomie dePaola Tomie dePaola was born on September 5th, 1934 in Meriden, Connecticut. His father was a barber, his mother a homemaker, and he had one brother, Joseph (nicknamed Buddy),… Read More September 5th – Tomie dePaola
“The artist has to be something like a whale swimming with his mouth wide open, absorbing everything until he has what he really needs.” Romare Bearden Born September 2, 1911 in Charlotte, North Carolina, Bearden grew up in New York City and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His father, Howard Bearden, was a pianist, and his mother, Bessye… Read More September 2nd – Romare Bearden
“People hate to see their vices depicted, but vice is terrible and it should be depicted.” ― Aubrey Beardsley Aubrey Beardsley, was an English illustrator and author. He was born August 21, 1872, Brighton, Sussex, England. His father suffered from inherited tuberculosis, and lost any fortune he had over a claim for “breach of promise of… Read More August 21st – Aubrey Beardsley
Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy Guillaume Apollinaire French poet, playwright, short story writer, novelist, and art critic Guillaume Apollinaire was one of the most popular and influential poet and art critic of the early 20th century in Paris. He is considered by some to… Read More August 26th – Guillaume Apollinaire
Daily Inspirations for Writers and Readers 