Presents the life of the American artist, who overcame her physical disability to become a successful business owner, author, and creator of art blocks depicting nature. - (Baker & Taylor)
A picture book account of the story behind Michigan nature artist Gwen Frostic's famous work describes her debilitating childhood illness, contributions during World War II, work as a printmaker and dedicated advocacy of nature through art. Simultaneous eBook. - (Baker & Taylor)
"Gwen Frostic sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent--never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. An artist and business owner, Gwen dedicated her work and her life to reminding people of the wonder and beauty in nature"-- - (Baker & Taylor)
2019 Green Earth Book Awards - Long ListThe art and writing of Gwen Frostic are well known in her home state of Michigan and around the world, but this picture book biography tells the story behind Gwen's famous work. After a debilitating illness as a child, Gwen sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent--never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. After creating artwork for famous Detroiters and for display at the World's Fair and helping to build WWII bombers, Gwen moved her printmaking business to northern Michigan. She dedicated her work and her life to reminding people of the wonder and beauty in nature. - (Cherry Lake Publishing)
This picture book biography tells the story behind Gwen Frostic's famous work. After a debilitating illness as a child, Gwen sought solace in art and nature. She learned to be persistent and independent--never taking no for an answer or letting her disabilities define her. She dedicated her work and her life to reminding people of the wonder and beauty in nature. - (Cherry Lake Publishing)
Booklist Reviews
Although Gwen Frostic (1906–2001) grew up with physical disabilities, her mother encouraged the girl to become active, strong, and independent. Her artistic talent and her love of nature led her to a career creating decorative brass and copperware until her materials were needed for the war effort in the 1940s. Then she designed tools for the aircraft industry by day and made linoleum prints at night. Later she moved to "the top of Michigan's mitten," where she created, printed, and sold greeting cards celebrating nature. Appended to this upbeat picture-book biography is further information about the artist and a list of materials and instructions for making drawings or prints from natural objects. The text describes Frostic's life effectively and relates her work to the twentieth-century environmental movement. Brightly colored line-and-wash paintings illustrate the book, setting a cheerful tone. While no photos of Frostic's more muted prints appear in the book, one illustration includes parts of several representative pictures. Recommended for larger collections and those where the artist's work is well-known. Grades 1-3. Copyright 2018 Booklist Reviews.
