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Author : Ernie Barnes
Release : 1995
Genre : African American football players
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 648/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis From Pads to Palette by : Ernie Barnes
Download or read book From Pads to Palette written by Ernie Barnes. This book was released on 1995. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sandra Neil Wallace
Release : 2018-01-23
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 887/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Between the Lines by : Sandra Neil Wallace
Download or read book Between the Lines written by Sandra Neil Wallace. This book was released on 2018-01-23. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A visually striking, enlightening picture-book biography.” —Booklist (starred review) “An absolutely indispensable illustrated biography.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “A well-sourced, stirringly told account of an artist.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “For sports fans and budding artists alike...a well-told, artfully illustrated story.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) A 2019 Orbis Pictus Book Award Winner * An ALA-ALSC Notable Children’s Book * A SCBWI Golden Kite Honor Book Award * A Booklist Top 10 Biographies for Youth * A Booklist Top 10 Art Books for Youth * A New York Public Library (NYPL) Best Book for Kids * A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book Discover the remarkable true story of NFL star Ernie Barnes—a boy who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential artists of his generation—with this beautiful and fascinating nonfiction picture book illustrated by four-time Caldecott Honor recipient Bryan Collier. “An artist paints his own reality.” —Ernie Barnes Ernie Barnes was an NFL football player who longed to make art. Finally his dream came true. When Ernie Barnes was growing up in North Carolina in the 1940s, he loved to draw. Even when he played as a boy with his friends he drew with a stick in the mud. And he never left home without a sketchbook. He would draw families walking home from church, or the old man on the sofa. He drew what he saw. But in the segregated south, Ernie didn’t know how to make a living as an artist. Ernie grew tall and athletic and became a football star. Soon enough the colleges came calling. Still, in his heart Ernie longed to paint. Would that day ever come? Ernie Barnes was one of the most important artists of his time known for his style of elongation and movement. His work has influenced a generation of painters and illustrators and can be found in museums and collections, such as the African American Museum in Philadelphia and the California African American Museum. Between the Lines is a story of inspiration, spirit, and of an American original who pursued his dream. This enchanting picture book includes pieces of artwork created by this little known artist who captured the truth and beauty of the world he saw around him.
Author : Don Tate
Release : 2021-08-17
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 977/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Pigskins to Paintbrushes by : Don Tate
Download or read book Pigskins to Paintbrushes written by Don Tate. This book was released on 2021-08-17. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From acclaimed author and illustrator Don Tate, the rousing story of Ernie Barnes, an African American pro football player and fine artist He realized how football and art were one and the same. Both required rhythm. Both required technique. Passing, pulling, breaking down the field—that was an art. Young Ernie Barnes wasn’t like other boys his age. Bullied for being shy, overweight, and uninterested in sports like boys were “supposed” to be, he instead took refuge in his sketchbook, in vibrant colors, bold brushstrokes, and flowing lines. But growing up in a poor, Black neighborhood during the 1930s, opportunities to learn about art were rare, and art museums were off-limits because of segregation laws. Discouraged and tired of being teased, Ernie joined the school football team. Although reluctant at first, he would soon become a star. But art remained in Ernie’s heart and followed him through high school, college, and into the NFL. Ernie saw art all around him: in the dynamic energy of the game, the precision of plays, and the nimble movement of his teammates. He poured his passion into his game and his craft, and became famous as both a professional athlete and as an artist whose paintings reflected his love of the sport and celebrated Black bodies as graceful and beautiful. He played for the Baltimore Colts (1959–60), Titans of New York (1960), San Diego Chargers (1960–62), and the Denver Broncos (1963–64). In 1965, Barnes signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders in Canada, but fractured his right foot, which ended his professional football career. Soon after, he met New York Jets owner Sonny Werblin, who was impressed by Barnes and his art. In 1966, Barnes had a debut solo exhibition in New York City, sponsored by Werblin at the Grand Central Art Galleries; all the paintings were sold. Barnes became so well-known as an artist that one of his paintings was featured in the opening credits of the TV show Good Times, and he was commissioned to create official posters for the Los Angeles 1984 Summer Olympics. From award-winning author and illustrator Don Tate, Pigskins to Paintbrushes is the inspiring story of Ernie Barnes, who defined himself on his own terms and pushed the boundaries of “possible,” from the field to the canvas. The back matter includes Barnes’s photograph and his official Topps trading card. Also included are an author’s note, endnotes, a bibliography, and a list of websites where Barnes’s work can be seen.
Author : Robert Harris
Release : 2004-06-10
Genre : Computers
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 861/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Definitive Guide to SWT and JFace by : Robert Harris
Download or read book The Definitive Guide to SWT and JFace written by Robert Harris. This book was released on 2004-06-10. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * While the promise of Java has always been "Write Once, Run Anywhere," SWT and JFace make it a reality. Write it once but run on all different platforms. * Major revision of Eclipse 3.0 is coming out (probably April or May, 2004)– this book will be up to date (3.0) with no "time bomb" shelf life. Covers SWT 3.0 (in development) and 2.1. * Eclipse is free and open source and will become even more important over next year or so/ Eclipse will be the editor of choice for all developers going forward – the standard IDE for open source development. * Offers GUI designers an alternative to developing with Swing.
Author : Diana Craig
Release : 2015-11-02
Genre : Art
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 769/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis The Complete Painting Course by : Diana Craig
Download or read book The Complete Painting Course written by Diana Craig. This book was released on 2015-11-02. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ALearn to paint in watercolor, acrylics, or oils with all the techniques you'll need for maximum enjoyment and to help you master pro painting techniques. Bring your paintings to life, helping you to master more than 40 different painting techniques and over 30 great subjects. Easy to follow instructions and gorgeous illustrations will help you learn to paint anything your heart desires. All the techniques are clearly explained and demonstrated with practical layer by layer sequences, which show you how to build up your painting stage by stage for amazing results. You will also learn about mixing colors on the surface of your painting, discover some of the techniques used by the pros, and discover a style that suits you and allows you to paint with confidence. Dabble in different painting styles to find the style that fits your personality and preference perfectly. This book includes 180 pages of carefully selected painting projects and guidance so you can get started straight away.
