What...
Most children are exposed to picture books beginning at a very young age.They listen to their parents read and are sucked into the world of the book. One of the things that draws them in are the illustrations. Those pictures are the doorway through witch they enter. Many of the books they are read become beloved favorites. They are used to seeing the creations of illustrators. They have background knowledge of the subject so it is a perfect jumping point for taking about illustrators in a different light.
So What....
In order to effectively prepare to teach my students about artists and their techniques/style I need to expose myself to various illustrators and their styles. Many times we stick with what is comfortable, what we are used to, but by branching out we may find something we like just as much or even more. Exposure is the key. Being willing to discover new illustrators and their styles will open the door to being able to teach them effectively.
Now What...
Students learn best when what they are learning is connected to their schema. Many will be very familiar with picture books before they enter the classroom, and even if they are not they will be exposed to them in the classroom. Art is an unfamiliar and difficult concept for many students, but when we connect it to something familiar I believe that makes it easier for them. In order to be able to create a great experience of this type with my students I will continually be looking for new quality illustrators that I will be able to tell them about when I have my own classroom.
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