The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art has been hosting an exhibit called “A Renaissance Man: The Art of Fred Marcellino.” This art show celebrates the illustrations of Caldecott Honor-winning artist, Fred Marcellino.
Here’s more from the press release: “Of special focus will be the original art for Puss in Boots (1990), for which Marcellino won a Caldecott Honor award. Other featured books will include A Rat’s Tale (1986), The Steadfast Tin Soldier (1992), The Wainscott Weasel (1993), The Story of Little Babaji (1996), The Trumpet of the Swan (2000), and Marcellino’s own I, Crocodile (1999).”
Visitors will enjoy a display of more than 90 works. In addition to the artwork he created for children’s books, this exhibit also showcases Marcellino’s abstract expressionism pieces and book jacket designs. A closing date has been scheduled for October 25.