The prolific Illustrator is a master of whimsy and wit, finding beauty in the mundane and—with a new book—the drawing of cakes.
Maira Kalman on the inspiration for her new book, “Beloved Dog.”
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Maira Kalman on the inspiration for her new book, “Beloved Dog.”
Who else but Maira Kalman would come up with a series of images dedicated to “girls standing on lawns”? Here, the artist explains her fascination with the subject matter, and shares som…
Interview by Rachelle Unreich
At home with the beloved writer and illustrator.
The home and the family....The work of being human.
SKETCHBOOK about the Frieze Art Fair, showing a woman looking at an art installation. “At an art fair you can’t go wrong with a tall, skinny red ladder…
As I was researching a prettier image to accompany my Maira Kalman post below (the Peotry issue is my chocie), I noticed the artist's consistent attention to pink. Not only did she not open her pink gift-wrapped present in my last post, but she blogs about other pink packages, namely Sweet 'n Low envelopes (see image to the right). And although you can't spy the Sweet 'n Low in her illustration, there's plenty of pink for a sensory reference. Following are more Kalman "pinks" for some Daylight Savings cheer:
The author and illustrator pays tribute to the strength of womanhood in her new book
The author and illustrator pays tribute to the strength of womanhood in her new book
by Christine Cariati My dream is to walk around the world. A smallish backpack, all essentials neatly in place. A camera. A notebook. A traveling paint set. A hat. Good shoes. A nice pleated (green…
The home and the family....The work of being human.
Is there anything Pete won't eat? Poppy Wise's sweet but unruly dog starts with Nico's accordion and works his way through the alphabet, making a nuisance of himself by leaving nothing untouched, not even glue sticks or Uncle Norman's underpants. Despite Pete's ravenous ways, a frazzled Poppy Wise can't help loving him. Kids will laugh at Pete's impossible cuisine, adults will appreciate the offbeat sense of humor, and both will love the artwork that perfectly captures the fun of the text in this unique alphabet book only Maira Kalman could create.
The prolific Illustrator is a master of whimsy and wit, finding beauty in the mundane and—with a new book—the drawing of cakes.
Maira Kalman on the inspiration for her new book, “Beloved Dog.”
At home with the beloved writer and illustrator.
Vintage magazine THE NEW YORKER SEPT. 9.1996 Cover THE THREE Rs, by MARIA KALMAN Good condition
Françoise Mouly and Genevieve Bormes write about the artist Maira Kalman and her new book and exhibit, “Women Holding Things,” which explores all that women carry.
Pattern of cute koalas on a white background, in the style of Maira Kalman
The illustrator reads the obits, wanders New York City and embraces an attitude of gratitude
I love opening a children’s book to find beautiful, surprising endpapers inside. Here’s a round up of some of my favorites.
The prolific Illustrator is a master of whimsy and wit, finding beauty in the mundane and—with a new book—the drawing of cakes.
Because our state of existence is "limited time only," it's vital to seek out meaningful activities to make the most of what little time we have. That's why it's important to place your brain's focus on determining what's meaningful to you.
Françoise Mouly and Genevieve Bormes write about the artist Maira Kalman and her new book and exhibit, “Women Holding Things,” which explores all that women carry.
Maira Kalman is an all American author-illustrator, designer, and most of all an artist within. Kalman has been working as an artist for more than three decades. All her work is a narrative journal…
