Previously I read a few books by the very famous lady, Virginia Lee Burton! I found a video I wanted to watch. Pierce County Library System was kind enough to order a copy so I could watch it and then share it with others. I found it very interesting. It does focus on Virginia Lee Burton as well as her community as an adult! I have now learned that I really LOVE her style of art. Block Printing. Sketch Board.
Upon reflection it also made me think of another author/illustrator Wanda Gag. Both of these ladies are in my favorite group now. I now have visions of a place in my new home that I can frame work from both of these ladies! They have given me inspiration for design!
My dream: a room that gets lots of light, walls painted soft white. Sit in round window with a soft cozy sea blue pad on the bench, Pillows made from fabric with bright colored block prints! Oh to dream! OR a fun "retro" kitchen with towels and curtains from block prints. Wow the ideas are just coming! Now to get that new house!
The books that provided me with inspiration:
1939 Caldecott Honor Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Wanda Gag
1942 Caldecott Honor Nothing at All by Wanda Gag
1943 Caldecott Winner: The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
1948 Caldecott Honor: Song of Robin Hood written by Anne Malcolmson Illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton
1939 Caldecott Honor Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs by Wanda Gag
1942 Caldecott Honor Nothing at All by Wanda Gag
1943 Caldecott Winner: The Little House by Virginia Lee Burton
1948 Caldecott Honor: Song of Robin Hood written by Anne Malcolmson Illustrated by Virginia Lee Burton
Please reserve the video from Pierce County Library and enjoy it as I did!
Virgina Lee Burton: A Sense of Place
A film by Christine Lundberg and rawn Fulton
Here is a fun little taste of the film!
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