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HomeBooksBeatrix Potter Books & StoriesBeatrix Potter's Art: A Selection of Paintings and Drawings |
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27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
A Real Delight May 12, 2001
By M. Schaeffer
This is an outstanding book and a must-have for those who love Beatrix Potter's work. While most people think of Potter as the author of those delightful children's books, this book shows the full range of her work. Anne Stevenson Hobbs did an outstanding job in presenting the art in a very enjoyable manner - a real plus for those lucky enough to own this book.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
New respect for this artist. Feb 20, 2010
By A. Garavaglia
"bloopergirl"
A nice overview of Potter's work that includes studies of insects, nature, found objects. You really see a terrific artist here that I think is underestimated by artists who follow the school of serious content over technical ability. Always great to see the artistic power behind an illustrator known for children's books. When my cynical students sniff at lack of content and fluff as not being true art, I have them copy Potter's renderings of animals and her amazing drawing techniques. They end up with a new found respect. This book adds variation to the understanding of her work as well as an appreciation of her commitment to preservation of land, which was her greatest contribution. Nice plates, various studies in pen, graphic, watercolor and oil. Recommend.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Beautiful range of Potter's art. Nov 01, 2011
By Pugfish
Love, love, love this beautiful book. Someone showed it to me in my botany drawing class. I had to have it. Her fungi, mushrooms, flowers and rabbit world are excellent. Her botanical work is little known. Very inspiring for me in drawing. A must for fans of Potter and people who love to draw, want to draw and dream to draw and watercolor too!
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
great book - I highly recommend it Oct 25, 2009
By Artgurl
I had this book a while back and lost it in a move so I just recently bought it again. It's a great book and gives great insight into Potter's world. It shows detailed sketches of all kinds of plants, animals and country scenes along with biographical information.
She was a really talented artist and I recommend this book to anyone who wants to become a better illustrator.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Must-have for Beatrix Potter fans! Dec 30, 2011
By SURI
Sometimes books about artists will be heavy on the text and short on the artwork. Not so this version, with plenty of otherwise unfamiliar and incredibly diverse paintings and illustrations by the author of the Peter Rabbit stories. A really pretty, worthwhile book.
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