Picture books about famous artists

With Storygalorey in person classes starting up last week, I wanted to give you a sneak peak into the artists we will be getting to know this year in case you wanted to read about them at home with your kids. Most of these artists are very well known, like Van Gogh, Picasso, and Monet. But while some recognize the art, many don't know about the artist or how the art came to be. Reading picture books is a great way to enrich your kids' art education.

I have more suggestions than we have time to read at Storygalorey, so whether or not your kids are able to participate this fall, you can enjoy reading with them and see their creativity take off. I sent this booklist a few years ago. I'll add a few new additions, too...good books are always appearing! 
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Here are a few more to add to your list: (Amazon associate links)

Breaking Waves: Winslow Homer Paints the Sea by Robert Burleigh and Wendell Minor-this one made me want to board a plane and immediately take a trip to Maine...

Monet Paints a Day  by Julie Danneberg and Caitlyn Heimerl- I love the watercolor illustrations in this one

Monet's Cat by Lily Murray and Becky Cameron-I haven't read this yet; will someone tell me it it's good?

Cezanne's Parrot  by Amy Guglielmo and Brett Helquist-this is one we are reading this fall...I'm eager to see if the kids like it

Small Stories of Great Artists by Laurence Anholt-I have many of this author/artist's books; this is a compilation of 8 great artist stories.

Matisse the King of Color by Laurence Anholt-this story is not included in the above book; I like it because it tells the story of Matisse's friendship with a nun and how he created his final masterpiece-a chapel in France.

I hope you and your kids are inspired by these picture books of some famous artists! 

Happy Reading,

Jennifer

P.S. Want more picture book ideas with art lessons to go with them? Check out the Storygalorey Art Club!