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RAR #242: An Art Gallery for the Lap, with Scott Gustafson
· 44 min · Episode 242
Episode RAR #242: An Art Gallery for the Lap, with Scott Gustafson
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A picture book is an art gallery for the lap. 📚
That’s something we say all the time here at Read-Aloud Revival, and today we’re going to introduce you to one of our absolute favorite examples of this.
We're diving into the enchanting world of illustrated picture books with Scott Gustafson, the master illustrator behind the breathtaking illustrations in the beloved Classic Fairy Tales picture book.
Classic Fairy Tales is my all-time favorite illustrated collection of fairy tales, and it’s one of our picks for the RAR Family Book Club, A Fairy Tale Summer.
Scott’s breathtaking work has captivated the imagination of readers of all ages. He brings these stories to life in a way that is nothing short of magical.
And because audio alone could never do these gorgeous illustrations justice, we also recorded a video of our conversation, in which Scott shares many of his fabulous illustrations on-screen.
You can find the video along with the full show notes at readaloudrevival.com/242 or on the Read-Aloud Revival YouTube page.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
• How Scott’s use of light and color helps the reader journey through each painted scene • Why Scott uses people, costumes, and objects as references in his paintings • Scott’s best advice for budding artists and illustrators
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Find the rest of the show notes at: readaloudrevival.com/art-gallery-for-the-lap
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