To See Clearly: A Portrait of David Hockney

(Hardback)

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"It's the very process of looking at something that makes it beautiful." -David Hockney

Growing up under the gray skies of England during World War II, David Hockney used art to brighten his world. He discovered that the more he looked and drew, the more he could see beyond the surface to find beauty, possibility, and new perspectives. In the most ordinary things, whether a splash of water, a changing landscape, or the face of a friend, David always found something to love, uniquely capturing the vibrancy and life of his subjects.

Lyrically written and breathtakingly illustrated by award-winning creator Evan Turk, To See Clearly tells the inspiring story of a groundbreaking artist who has shown the world a new way to see.

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***STARRED REVIEW***
"A loving profile of one of the worlds most renowned contemporary artists. A perceptive, thought-provoking, winning introduction."

* Kirkus *

***STARRED REVIEW***
"Turk, illustrator of the Sibert Medalwinning The Peoples Painter (rev. 7/21), adds another excellent biography of an artist to his oeuvre of picture books for older readers."

* The Horn Book Magazine *

***STARRED REVIEW***
"Turk creates an affectionate, frank biography of artist David Hockney (b. 1937), a figure whose openhearted curiosity makes him particularly accessible for young readers...These pages are a fitting tribute to a joyful, restless, and fearless creative life, and to stopping and looking carefully."

* Publishers Weekly *

***STARRED REVIEW***
"Turk soars again. Featuring quotes from Hockneys life, re-creations of his most famous works, and a beautiful palette thats a treat for the eyes, this tribute will ensure that Hockneys art reaches a new generation, perfect for classrooms and libraries and treasured home collections."

* School Library Journal *
...this makes a good introduction to this contemporary artist. * Booklist *

Author Bio

Evan Turk is an award-winning illustrator and author. He is the author-illustrator of The Storyteller, You Are Home: An Ode to the National Parks, and Hello, Moon; and the illustrator of Muddy: The Story of Blues Legend Muddy Waters, which was a New York Times Best Illustrated Childrens Book; Grandfather Gandhi; and The Peoples Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice With Art, which won the 2021 Robert F. Sibert Medal. Originally from Colorado, Turk now lives in Southern California with his husband and two cats.