See the world through Henri Matisse’s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.

Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did?

In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, you can see what they saw and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Henri Matisse, meet the famous French painter and printmaker and learn about his inspiring life and art.

A singular look inside the mind of artist Henri Matisse:
  • Follow the life of Henri Matisse and learn about his evolution as an artist, with photographic timelines, informative art reference, and interactive art ideas to try at home yourself
  • Features full-color illustrations that bring the artist’s experiences and creations to life
  • A brilliant gift for kids aged 7-9 and young artists who want to learn something new

Don’t miss the rest of the What the Artist Saw series!

Follow the artists’ stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art with what you learn. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep – perfect for young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.
© Heather Alexander
Heather Alexander (she/her) is the acclaimed author of more than 70 books for children. She has written both fiction and non-fiction titles for children aged five to 13, including the award-winning A Child’s Introduction To … series. View titles by Heather Alexander

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See the world through Henri Matisse’s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.

Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did?

In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, you can see what they saw and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Henri Matisse, meet the famous French painter and printmaker and learn about his inspiring life and art.

A singular look inside the mind of artist Henri Matisse:
  • Follow the life of Henri Matisse and learn about his evolution as an artist, with photographic timelines, informative art reference, and interactive art ideas to try at home yourself
  • Features full-color illustrations that bring the artist’s experiences and creations to life
  • A brilliant gift for kids aged 7-9 and young artists who want to learn something new

Don’t miss the rest of the What the Artist Saw series!

Follow the artists’ stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art with what you learn. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep – perfect for young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.

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© Heather Alexander
Heather Alexander (she/her) is the acclaimed author of more than 70 books for children. She has written both fiction and non-fiction titles for children aged five to 13, including the award-winning A Child’s Introduction To … series. View titles by Heather Alexander

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