A Brush Full of Colour
The World of Ted Harrison
Katherine Gibson author Margriet Ruurs author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pajama Press
Published:17th Aug '21
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This picture-book biography tells the inspiring story of a boy from a coal-mining town whose love for learning and art led him to become a celebrated Canadian artist, Ted Harrison.
A Brush Full of Colour tells the inspiring true story of Ted Harrison, a boy whose love for learning ultimately rescued him from a life in the coal mines of northeast England. This beautifully illustrated picture book biography captures Harrison's journey from a drab mining town to becoming an internationally celebrated artist known for his vibrant depictions of Canada's northern landscapes. The book features full-color reproductions of his artwork and includes a preface by Harrison himself, making it a rich resource for art enthusiasts and aspiring artists alike.
Harrison's early life was shaped by the literature of authors like Jack London and Robert Service, whose works ignited his imagination with visions of the wilderness and the Klondike Gold Rush. After training as an artist and serving in the British Intelligence Service, he seized the opportunity to emigrate to Canada when he saw an advertisement for teaching positions in Northern Alberta. This move marked the beginning of a transformative adventure that would allow him to fully explore and express his artistic talents.
Written by Margriet Ruurs and Katherine Gibson, this updated edition of A Brush Full of Colour not only chronicles Harrison's life and artistic influences but also serves as an inspiration for a new generation of creators. With its engaging narrative and stunning visuals, this nonfiction picture book is a celebration of creativity and the power of following one's dreams.
Praise for A Brush Full of Colour
2016 Crystal Kite Award Winner
2015 Canadian Children's Literature Roundtables Information Book Award Winner
2016 Ontario Library Association Silver Birch Non-Fiction Award shortlist
2015 TD Canadian Children's Literature Award shortlist
2015 Ruth and Sylvia Schwartz Children's Book Awards shortlist
2016 Rocky Mountain Book Awards shortlist
2015 Hackmatack Children's Choice Award nominee
2015 Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids & Teens Starred Selection
2014 Ontario Library Association Best Bets selection
2014 Resource Links "The Year's Best" selection
"Seldom does an artist's biography for children offer so many beautiful reproductions of the subject's work. Pair this inviting book with Ashley Bryan: Words to My Life's Song (2009), another wonderfully visual celebration of an artist following his own path."—Booklist
"An outstanding, well-organized biography...A joy to look at and an inspiration to read."—School Library Journal
"A child-friendly introduction to an iconic, wonderfully accessible and quintessentially Canadian artist."—Kirkus Reviews
"[A] must have...The text is easy to read, comprehensive, and interesting...[A] beautifully presented book...Highly recommended."—Resource Links
"This outstanding biography does more than just inform the reader of Ted Harrison's life in a well organized way. A Brush Full of Colour is indicative of the spirit and passion of its subject...Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine
"This inspirational and informative biography includes many stunning examples of Harrison's luminous artwork as well as resources, sources and a foreword written by the artist himself..."—Canadian Children's Book News
"[T]his book is virtually larger than life...A Brush Full of Colour is an exemplary youngCanLit biography."—CanLit for LittleCanadians
“The clear skies, the horizons, the wonder of the northern lights, and the beauty of the first and last look at each day were captured in a bold new light.”—Sal’s Fiction Addiction
- Winner of Canadian Children's Literature Roundtables Information Book Award 2015 (Canada)
- Winner of Crystal Kite Award 2016 (Canada)
- Winner of OLA Best Bet 2014 (Canada)
- Commended for Best Books for Kids & Teens Starred Selection 2015 (Canada)
- Commended for Resource Links "The Year's Best" 2014 (Canada)
ISBN: 9781772782264
Dimensions: 241mm x 279mm x 3mm
Weight: 276g
40 pages