The Apprenticeship of Andrew Wyeth
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Andrew Wyeth is one of the greatest American painters of the twentieth century. Before he found his creative voice, he was a boy growing up in an artistic...
Published By Christy Ottaviano Books
Format Hardback
Category
Number Of Pages 40
Publication Date 10/07/2025
ISBN 9780316339087
Dimensions 9.85 inches x 11.3 inches
Praise for The Apprenticeship of Andrew Wyeth
★ "This title focuses on the growth and development of the noted American artist Andrew Wyeth…The illustrations, done in watercolor and colored pencil, capture the growth of the artist and the beauty of his surroundings in harmony with his own work...Will appeal to budding artists; his story is one that offers a path for those who find their passion for the world best expressed through art."—School Library Journal, starred review
“An exacting account of how American painter Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) embraced his own unique style…With eloquent quotes from Andy and his inner circle, Barretta has crafted a sensitive and nuanced portrait of a complicated parent/child relationship. His holistic view provides a wealth of information…. A sincere and focused biography that will leave readers determined to paint—and live—their own way.”—Kirkus Reviews
"Watercolor and colored pencil illustrations evoke the subject’s warm realism, his lived-in color palette, and, above all, his profound humanism, making this picture book biography both aesthetic and informative."—Publisher's Weekly
“The illustrations, done in watercolor and colored pencil, beautifully evoke Andrew's own style in this heartening story of finding your own way.”—Booklist