5.08.2012

remembering mr. sendak

rough sketch created by me just this year

he took children's books to a different level.  i can remember first reading where the wild things are.  i was captivated by the story but even more captivated by his amazing illustrations.  his work motivated me to pick up a pencil and begin drawing again...i'm certain he did this for many.

so today, let us all have a day filled with adventure...


3 comments :

  1. Awww R.I.P...I have to watch this movie tonight...Thanks Mr. Sendak for the adventures!

    Lemanie's Randomness Blog

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  2. Sendak's stories and illustrations are an absolute inspiration and always have been for me - when he published his newest (and I guess last...) book Bumble Ardy just in the past year I was sooo excited. I can only dream of illustrating stories and having as much impact as he did.
    RIP. My heart is really heavy today.

    xo
    http://kittysnooks.blogspot.ca/

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  3. Oh no, rest in peace, Mr. Sendak and thank you for all these wonderful books that my daughter and I love so dearly! Where the Wild Things are is one of our absolute favorites! Thank you! xxx

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