Book Review: Art and Max
I like to dabble in paints. I can paint a little bit of scenery with watercolors or acrylics, but I have never felt any of my work is good enough to show off. I have never had any formal training so perhaps I feel a bit intimidated by “professional” artists. Apparently, the lesson I need to take, is one offered by Max in David Wiesner’s most recent book.
Art and Max, written and illustrated by Wiesner, is a wonderful tale told with very few words. Beautiful illustrations depict the story of young Max in an early experience with art. Max is not concerned with the fact that Art, a detail-oriented, serious artist, is attempting to complete his latest masterpiece. Instead, Max jumps in and uses his own creativity to create havoc and mischief. His unbridled spirit, however, gives the story a happy and surprising conclusion.
Personally, I ordered several copies of this book because I immediately fell in love with Max, and his go-for-it attitude. I am planning on giving these away as gifts wrapped with a basic set of watercolors, and maybe some watercolor paper. Together, I am hoping they will be enough to inspire anyone, young or old, to take a chance and create a masterpiece of their own.
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Written by Laura on June 3, 2011
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