Mary Engelbreit The Art and the Artist Author:Mary Engelbreit It's been five years and several prints runs since Mary Engelbreit: The Art and The Artist was first published. Great changes and achievements mark the last five years of Mary's remarkable growth, but what's even more remarkable is what hasn't changed. Mary Engelbreit herself continues to create, by her hand alone, illus... more »trations that have an uncanny knack for reaching an intimate place in the hearts of an ever-growing audience.
Cherries, checks, and cottage roses. Straw hats, eyeglasses, vibrant colors, quotes, and decorative borders. All are familiar elements to Mary Engelbreit's millions of fans. Her style is probably more recognized than that of any contemporary illustrator. Fans and collectors around the world know her through her magazine, cards, books, calendars, and other social expression products.
This authoritative book follows this amazing artist's career from the moment she first set up shop (a "studio" in her mother's linen closet), through her early years as a developing talents, and on to her current status as the world's premier illustrator. People magazine has called her "a contemporary Norman Rockwell." The Wall Street Journal recently referred to her "vast empire of cuteness." This book will give her fans the most extensive, definitive collection of Mary's works to date.« less
A beautiful book, great gift.This is a great big book with lots of Mary's art. the art work has the finest color prints and pictures. I highly recommend.