The Carousel Painter

The Carousel Painter
Author: Judith Miller
Publisher: Baker Books
Total Pages: 336
Release: 2009-09-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1441204768

Without the means to support herself after her father dies, Carrington Brouwer receives the opportunity to use her artistic talent at her friend's father's carousel factory. But the men at the factory are not happy that a woman has been given the very desirable job of painting the elaborately carved horses. When mishaps occur at the factory and jewelry disappears from the home of the factory owner, accusations swirl. Is the handsome young factory manager truly Carrie's ally or will he side with those who believe she should be fired?

Micawber

Micawber
Author: John Lithgow
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 48
Release: 2005-10-01
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9780689835421

Author of the New York Times Bestsellers The Remarkable Farkle McBride and Marsupial Sue

Carousel Cat

Carousel Cat
Author: Robert J. Blake
Publisher: Philomel
Total Pages: 50
Release: 2005
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN:

One day, after Dan is forced to close the boardwalk carousel, he and his neighbors search for their missing cat friend at the same time that a local building catches fire.

Painter and Ugly

Painter and Ugly
Author: Robert J. Blake
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Alaska
ISBN: 9780399243233

Painter and Ugly, two sled dogs who are inseparable best friends, are put on different teams for the Junior Iditarod, but they manage to find their way back to one another for the big race.

Color Me Creative

Color Me Creative
Author: Kristina Webb
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 335
Release: 2015-09-29
Genre: Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN: 0062415476

An artist shares the story of finding her passion and shares fifty art-inspired creative challenges to boost your creativity and set your imagination free. For the first time, artist and Instagram sensation Kristina Webb shares her story about growing up on a remote tropical island in the South Pacific, adjusting to life on the mainland, and traveling to the United States, where she had a life-changing experience. By taking a chance and following her passion, she has started an amazing life journey that she never dreamed possible. She hopes her story will inspire you to find your own true passion, whether it is art or something else entirely. This book is about your journey just as much as it is about hers, and it includes fifty art-inspired creative challenges for you to complete. The challenges are about having fun, letting go, and expressing yourself in any way you want. You don’t need to be an artist to pick up this book—just challenge yourself and give it a try. Your artistic adventure awaits! Color Me Creative also offers you the chance to download the free Unbound app to access interactive features and bonus videos by scanning the customized icon that appears throughout the book, including never-before-seen home videos and videos of Kristina drawing.

Waiting For Daybreak

Waiting For Daybreak
Author: Amanda McNeil
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012-06-03
Genre:
ISBN: 9781478153764

What is normal?Frieda has never felt normal. She feels every emotion too strongly and lashes out at herself in punishment. But one day when she stays home from work too depressed to get out of bed, a virus breaks out turning her neighbors into flesh-eating, brain-hungry zombies. As her survival instinct kicks in keeping her safe from the zombies, Frieda can't help but wonder if she now counts as healthy and normal, or is she still abnormal compared to every other human being who is craving brains?

The Painter's Keys

The Painter's Keys
Author: Robert Genn
Publisher: Studio Beckett Publications
Total Pages: 164
Release: 1997
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781550564792

Breakfast with Lucian

Breakfast with Lucian
Author: Geordie Greig
Publisher: Macmillan
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2013-10-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0374116482

"A memoir about the author's relationship with renowned painter Lucian Freud that includes interviews with many close friends and family members as well as critical analyses of Freud's art"--Provided by publisher.

Elemental

Elemental
Author: Luther E. Vann
Publisher: Bright Skylark Book Products
Total Pages: 144
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780972114271

: ELEMENTAL: The Power of Illuminated Love is the product of two individuals¿ combined creative and spiritual visions. It features some 64 paintings by celebrated artist Luther E. Vann with more than approximately 50 accompanying poems and two essays by award-winning author Aberjhani. The art, spanning the early 1970s to 2007, expresses Vann¿s perception of spiritual principles active in the personal and pubic lives of people in New York and Savannah. Introductory essays comment on Vann¿s life and his art. The poems complement the art with themes that explore issues like war, homelessness, the nature of love, and expanded spiritual consciousness.

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art

Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Author: Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 724
Release: 2004-08-02
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1135956154

For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.