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101 projects for artists and illustrators.”  2 March 2007. Jones, Dani.  21 February 2007.     <http://danidraws.com/2007/02/21/101-projects-for-artists-and-illustrators/>   Illustration blog provides 101 fantastic projects to stimulate imagination and ideas.

Artist Banksy targets Disneyland.”  11 Sept. 2006.  BBC News.  21 Sept. 2006 <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/5335400.stm>Article details Banksy’s stunt of placing a model of a Guantanamo prisoner to call attention to the unjust practices of the prison.

“ASU Art Museum.”  Arizona State University.  22 Sept. 2006.   <http://asuartmuseum.asu.edu/collections/americagallery.htm#> Source for images of Jimenez’ work and basic biographical information.

Baburina, Nina & Anikst, Mikhail.  The Soviet political poster, 1917-1980: from the USSR Lenin Library Collection.  Trans. Boris Rubalsky.  New York: Viking Penguin, 1985. The oversized scale of this book helps the reader appreciate the impact of the image, even if the Cyrillic text is not understandable. 

 “Banksy at the West Bank Barrier.  2005.  guardian.co.uk. http://arts.guardian.co.uk/gallery/0,8542,1543331,00.html (accessed 21 Sept 2006). Banksy took his graffiti to the wall that separates the West Bank from Israel and used the space to protest Israel’s illegal wall.

Banksy: London, Turf Wars, and Ghettos.”  Nov 2005. 19 Sept. 2006. <http://www.artofthestate.co.uk/Banksy/banksy.htm> Enormous collection of stencils, gallery shows, installations, and statues made by Banksy. 

Bemelmans, Ludwig.  “Madeline’s Rescue.”  New York: Viking, 1951. One of Madeline’s adventures – a rescuing dog becomes an addition to the school of the “twelve little girls in two straight lines.” 

Blake, Quentin. 2002.  Magic Pencil: children’s book illustration today.  London: British Library.  Accompaniment to a traveling exhibit of children’s book illustration.  Gives rationale for the importance of children’s book illustration and spotlights influential illustrators.

CBC News, “In Brief: ‘Cave Art’ Prank Hits British Museum, more,’ CBC News, <http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2005/05/19/artsbriefs050519.html> Short article about art works Banksy superglued to walls of various prestigious museums across Europe and the United States

Cembalest, Robin. “”Public sculpture: Race, Sex, and Politics.”  ARTnews 91.3 (1992): 30-31Artists whose work is commissioned for public spaces have the challenge of balancing their artistic vision with the demands of the space, community members, and local government.             

Cunningham P.  2000.  Phonics They Use: Words for Reading and Writing.  New York: Longman.  Discusses ways to help teach children to read.  Particulary useful for its discussion of phonemic awareness. 

“Danger Mouse, Banksy Burn Paris” 5 Sept. 2006.  Spin.com.  21 Sept. 2006 <http://www.spin.com/features/news/2006/09/060905_paris/ Article details how Banksy and DJ Danger Mouse teamed up to ‘shopdrop’ edited copies of Paris Hilton’s CD. 

Degan, Bruce.  Jamberry. New York: HarperCollins, 1983.  A favorite book from childhood, Jamberry’s illustrations influenced my choice to feature a bear as a main character in my book. 

DeNoon, Christopher.  Posters of the WPA.  Los Angeles: Wheatley Press; 1987. Propaganda from closer to home.  These posters use imagery that is very iconic of the aesthetic of the time 1930’s and 40’s and blend in with advertisements of the same era.  

“Director’s Choice: Vaquero.”  Smithsonian American Art Musuem.  22 Sept. 2006. <http://americanart.si.edu/collections/tours/jimenez/index.html> Explains why “Vaquero” was chosen to sit outside of the Art Museum.  Highlights Jimenez’ love and use of both Mexican and American cultures for inspiration. 

Doonan, Jane.  “Quentin Blake, The Children’s Laureate: Selected Picture Books.”  Children’s Literature in Education 31.2 (2000) 53-71.  Discussions of techniques Blake uses in his books to set a certain mood, create characters with empathy, and appeal to children. 

Flores-Turney, Camille and Hickey, David.  Howl: The Artwork of Luis Jimenez.  New Mexico: New Mexico Magazine, 1997. Provides extensive information about the artist, his background and influences, and stylistic choices.  Also includes criticism and interpretation of several of the artist’s sculptures. 

“home.” Alicia Vergel de Dios.  5 February 2007.  <http://www.aliciavdd.com> Contains images of Vergel de Dios’ work, which often uses layers of fabric, paint, and torn paper to create images full of detail and expression.

“JenCorace.com.”  15 February 2007.  Jen Corace.  5 January 2007.  <http://www.jencorace.com> Website provides examples of Corace’s illustrations, fine art, products for sale, and links.

Kennedy, Randy.  “Need Talent to Exhibit in Museums?  Not This Prankster,” New York Times, March 24, 2005. Banksy takes his art (altered oil paintings and manufactured artifacts, mainly) and sneaks them into world-class museums in disguise.  Stuck to the walls with superglue and other quick-drying adhesive, the work often goes unnoticed for several days.

Manco, Tristan.  Stencil Graffiti. NewYork: Thames and Hudson, 2002. A collection of work and statements from graffiti artists from across the world, accompanied by essays which talk about the reasons for, effects of, and trends taking place in street art today.

 “Meet Quentin Blake.”  21 Sept. 2006.  <http://www.quentinblake.com/about/interview1.asp> The author’s autobiography complete with illustrations.  Tone of the interview is relaxed; seems appropriate that the illustrator’s style matches his personality.

Mitchell, Charles Dee. “A Baroque Populism.” Art in America 87.3. (1999): 100-105 Provides an overview of Jimenez’ work and his influences.  Emphasizes that the artist considers his primary audience to be the Chicano working class and regards his art world following to be secondary.

Parry, Nigel. 2005. Well-known UK graffiti artist Banksy hacks the Wall. Electronic Intifada.com. http://electronicintifada.net/cgi-bin/artman/exec/view.cgi/11/4153 (accessed 13 Nov 2006).  One person’s opinion about Banksy’s art on the wall built to separate Israel and Palestine.

Peterson, William.  “Albuquerque: The Kitsch of Death” ARTnews 87.9 (1988): 188 Discusses Jimenez’ well-known work, “Southwest Pieta” for his art world audience.  Draws comparisons between “Southwest Pieta” and the scene from the passion of the Christ.  Artists’ work is marked by a gaudiness and kitsch that is used “with respect and a certain affection.”

Plath, Sylvia. Illustrated by Quentin Blake.  The Bed Book.  London: Faber, 1976. A children’s book with an imaginative combination of silly rhymes and pictures about what kinds of beds are best to have.

“please have a look.”  Souther Salazar.  6 February 2007. <http://www.southersalazar.net> Salazar’s website showcases his drawings and illustrations and provides information about upcoming shows.

Quentin Blake.” British Counsel Arts. 21 Sept. 2006   <http://magicpencil.britishcouncil.org/artists/blake/> Very informational page targeted to young readers.  Tells about the author’s life and ideas in the context of encouraging children to read. 

QUENTIN BLAKE, OBE (BORN 1932).”  Chris Beetles Gallery. 21 Sept. 2006. <http://www.chrisbeetles.com/pictures/artists/Blake_Quentin/Blake_Quentin.htm> Information about the gallery that represents Blake.  Interesting to see that illustrations are being sold in an art gallery format. 

Reynolds, James. 2005. “Graffiti artist sprays West Bank wall.” BBC.co.uk. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4748063.stm# (accessed 20 Sept 2006).  News story about several of Banksy’s images he stenciled and sprayed on the wall separating parts of Israel and Palestine.

Salisbury, Martin.  Illustrating Children's Books: Creating Pictures for Publication. New York:Barron's Educational Series, 2004. A step-by-step guide to creating effective illustrations for children’s books, including character development, progression of time, various uses of media, and pitching illustrations to publishers. 

Sandback, Amy Baker.  “Signs: a conversation with Luis Jimenez” ArtForum 23.1 (1984): 84-87 Jimenez makes sculptures that represent Chicano people with forcefulness and respect and also function as a personal narrative.  Images of skulls and snakes that frequently appear in Jimenez’ work are universal images ala Jung.  These images make his work culturally specific but also accessible to a variety of people. 

Silverstein, Shel.  “Where the Sidewalk Ends.”  New York: HarperCollins, 1974.  A collection of drawings and poems by Shel Silverstein.  Includes my favorite poem, “Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take the Garbage Out.”

Stermer, Dugald.  The Art of Revolution.  New York: McGraw Hill, 1970. The images in this book are incredibly forceful and convincing and must have been seen by a very wide audience.  I was especially interested in the use of text in several languages on many of the posters.

Thompson, Kay.  Illus. Hilary Knight.  “Kay Thompson’s Eloise.”  New York: Simon & Schuster, 1955. A story about the exploits of six year old Eloise, set in her home in the famous Plaza Hotel in New York City. 

     
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