Artist Analysis of Eric Carle

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Eric Carle, a widely known children’s book illustrator, was born in Syracuse, New York in 1929. His stylistic technique of collaging hand painted papers that are cut and layered to create cheery images has made him and his work distinct and easily recognizable. He grew up in Germany but moved back to the states where his advertising career began, followed by his work as an illustrator. Due to Carle’s love for nature and successful advertising career, his vibrant, simple, and animal-filled illustrations are clear pieces of evidence that reflect his past experiences.
Carle had a happy childhood in America. However, he moved to Germany with his parents when he was six years old and attended the prestigious art school Akademie der Bildenden Künste. In 1952 he moved back to New York to return to the happy place where he grew up. He was then recruited as a graphic designer by The New York Times before he was enrolled as a mail clerk in the Korean War. Once he returned, he worked as the art director for an advertising agency (“Eric Carle”).
His first work as an illustrator was with a famous author named Bill Martin Jr. Martin asked Carle to illustrate his book after he saw an advertising piece he’d done of a red lobster (“Eric Carle”). This is when his illustrating career truly began. Over the years he has not only had numerous successes in his artwork but has even written his own books. He’s most well-known for his book The Very Hungry Caterpillar where bright colors, odd shapes, and unique cutouts are used throughout the pages.
Carle always had a love for nature; a majority of his books depict animals or plants of some sort. This recurring theme is seen in all the years of his career ever since his first work called Brown Be...

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... previous jobs to convey a welcoming and educational message in his work. He makes his art clear, educational, and unconventional to express his individuality and help children in their development. Had it not been for his first couple of jobs, the teacher that showed him the banned painting, and his love for children he probably would not be the memorable artist that he is today.

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"Eric Carle." Famous Authors. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2013.
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"Quotes." Hackneychildrensartschool.org. N.p., n.d. Web. 08 Dec. 2013.

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