Giuseppe Castellano talks to Artist and Caldecott Honor-winner, Mary GrandPré, about why she got into and out of a career in illustration; what she likes most about her art for Harry Potter; why it’s important for artists to keep exploring; and more.
To learn more about Mary, visit marygrandpre.com.
Artists mentioned in this episode include: Paul Klee, Wassily Kandinsky, Miró, Braque, Picasso, Matisse, S. Neil Fujita, Albizu, Chagall, Dalí, Fra Angelico, Giotto, Titian, and Pontormo
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