The How Art Works series, a collaborative project by author Doro Globus and illustrator Rose Blake, aims to dismantle barriers within the art world, paving a colorful and accessible path for budding artists. Through engaging narratives, hands-on activities, and insights into the lives of a diversity of artists, these books provide a gateway for children in classrooms everywhere to explore their creative impulses and discover the boundless possibilities of self-expression.
I Am an Artist offers young readers exciting insights into the many ways artists work and the reasons why they make art. Geared to children ages 4 to 8, but with appeal for all ages, this colorful and playful book asks: Who are artists? Why do they make art? What materials do they use? What tools do they work with? What forms do their artworks take?
Making a Great Exhibition explores the inner workings of artists and museums. This fun, inside look at the life of an artwork shows the journey of two artists’ work from studio to exhibition. Stopping along the way we meet colorful characters—curators, photographers, shippers, museum visitors, and more!