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My Name is Georgia: A Portrait by Jeanette Winter (Silver Whistle, 1998)
From the age of twelve, O’Keeffe knew she wanted to be an artist. Using O’Keeffe’s own words within the text as well as O’Keeffe-like illustrations, readers are in for a vivid look at an interesting life.
The O’Keeffe Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offers an online look at some of her amazing work.
A Blue Butterfly: A Story About Claude Monet by Bijou Le Tord (Doubleday, 1995)
In the style of Monet’s work, Le Tord uses impressionist-like paintings to illustrate this snapshot of his later years.
View Monet images and his biography at the WebMuseum, Paris.
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Faith Ringgold by Robyn Montana Turner (Little Brown, 1993)
Famous for her “story quilts,” this Caldecott Honor Medalist’s (Tar Beach) life and art are on display in this book about this gifted African American woman.
Learn more about Ringgold and her work at her web site.
The Secret World of Walter Anderson by Hester Bass, illustrated by E. B. Lewis (Candlewick 2009)
Walter Anderson explored and studied and painted the wildlife of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. But it wasn’t until after his death that his wife discovered the glorious art he made in a cottage on Horn Island for himself. It was his secret world and soon all would marvel at its detail and depth and design.
The Smithsonian Institute presented an exhibit in 2005, Walter Anderson: Everything I See is New and Strange.
Story Painter: The Life of Jacob Lawrence by John Diggleby (Chronicle, 1998)
Lawrence, an accomplished African American painter who grew up in Harlem fostered his talent at a young age and by 30 was considered an incredible talent. A story of determination.
The University of Washington site has an excellent bio and links.
