📖 🖼️ Picture Books Are an Art Gallery for the Lap


Hi Reader,

"A picture book is an art gallery for the lap."

That’s something we say all the time here at Read-Aloud Revival, and in our newest podcast episode, I'm showing one of my tippy-top 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.

Scott’s work has captivated the imagination of readers of all ages, and 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 have a video version of this episode, in which Scott shares many of his fabulous illustrations on-screen.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • 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

You can catch the whole episode now right here.

xo,

Sarah Mackenzie


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