Overview
What is an artist? Sometimes John finds art easy, sometimes it's hard, sometimes art is like a game, but sometimes it's a puzzle. This book takes us through the many ups and downs of John's life as an artist whilst also showing the fun that can be had with many different artforms, including drawing, sculpture, painting, photography and many more. Being an artist is about being brave, frustrated and disappointed. But it's also about being creative, imaginative, excited and fulfilled - which makes it a wonderful thing for all children to say with confidence ... 'I am an ARTIST!' AGES: AUTHOR: Kertu Sillaste is an illustrator, art teacher, and picture book author. She graduated from the Estonian Academy of Arts in textile design, studied tapestry at the École Supérieure des Arts Appliqués Duperré in Paris, and received a master's degree in art education at Tallinn University. Sillaste has worked as a graphic designer at the Tallinn Central Library, and currently teaches art at the Estonian Children's Literature Centre. She has written five books, illustrated 16 works, and is a long-time collaborator with the children's magazine Täheke. Sillaste was listed in the 2016 White Ravens catalogue and was a candidate for the 2017 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Adam Cullen is a professional translator of Estonian prose, poetry, drama, and children's literature into English. His latest translations include Oscar and the Things by Andrus Kivirähk (The Emma Press 2021), Exercises by Tõnu Õnnepalu (Dalkey Archive Press 2020, nominated for the Cultural Endowment of Estonia's Award for Literature), Ellie's Voice or Trööömmmpffff by Piret Raud (Restless Books 2020), and The Gothamites by Eno Raud (Elsewhere Editions 2019). Cullen's translation of Burning Cities by Kai Aareleid (Peter Owen Publishers 2018) was long-listed for the 2020 International Dublin Literary Award. A member of the Estonian Writers' Union, Cullen has resided in Estonia since 2007.
Full Product Details
Author: Kertu Sillaste ,
Adam Cullen
Publisher: Graffeg Limited
Imprint: Graffeg Limited
Dimensions:
Width: 25.00cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 25.00cm
ISBN: 9781914079634
ISBN 10: 1914079639
Pages: 36
Publication Date: 19 August 2021
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Language: English
Reviews
Key Stage: KS1 Subject area: Expressive Arts Key themes: Art, perseverance, building confidence 'This celebration of creativity and free thought is exuberant and exciting, and is bound to spark ideas and maybe even create a few new artists!' Helen Thompson, The School Librarian -- Publisher: Graffeg
Author Information
Kertu Sillaste is an illustrator, art teacher, and picture book author. Sillaste has worked as a graphic designer at the Tallinn Central Library, and currently teaches art at the Estonian Children's Literature Centre. She has written five books, illustrated 16 works, and is a longtime collaborator with the children's magazine Tä heke. Sillaste was listed in the 2016 White Ravens catalogue and was a candidate for the 2017 Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award. Adam Cullen is a freelance translator of Estonian prose, poetry, and drama. His translations include novels by Mihkel Mutt (The Cavemen Chronicle, nominated for the 2015 Cultural Endowment of Estonia's Prize for Literary Translation), Rein Raud (The Brother and The Reconstruction, nominated for the 2017 Cultural Endowment of Estonia's Prize for Literary Translation), Kai Aareleid (Burning Cities), and Tonu Onnepalu (Radio). Cullen's debut collection of original poetry, Lichen / Samblik, was published in 2017. Originally from Minnesota, he has resided in Estonia since 2007.
