Colorful Dreamer: The Story of Artist Henri Matisse

Colorful Dreamer: The Story of Artist Henri Matisse by Blain Parker, Marjorie. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780803737587.

An inspiring portrait of one of the worlds most loved artists There was once a boy named Henri, whose dreams were full of color even though his hometown was dreary and gray. His parents expected him to learn a trade when he grew up, but being a law clerk bored him, and he continued to dream of a colorful, exciting life, and of being noticed. Then Henri started painting . . . and kept painting and dreaming and working at his craft until hed become one of the most admired and famous artists in the world. This lyrical, visually rich picture book is more than an excellent biography; at its core, this remarkable book is an encouragement to never give up on your dreams.