Russ & Iggy's Art Alphabet - Hardcover

From bold and bright to creative and clever, Russ and Iggy's Art Alphabet takes people of all ages on a brilliant and colorful journey through this charming duo's world of art. This is their totally true and absolutely awesome story: Russ Butler was a professional artist and teacher whose life mission was dedicated to bringing art and beauty to the world, with Iggy, his Jack Russell terrier and faithful companion, providing him a sense of wonder, glee and enthusiasm along the way. And while Russ and Iggy are no longer with us, they wanted to leave this instructive, fun-filled book and their very own artful thoughts as an inspiration to children - and adults - everywhere.

This vividly imagined picture book is written in verse and is perfect for budding artists, art lovers and anyone who wants to discover cool new things on each and every captivating page. Combining playful rhymes with great works of art from history, including Russ & Iggy's very own renderings of American Gothic, the impressionism of Monet and an homage to the late Bob Ross and his TV show, The Joy of Painting, this book is an alphabet like no other. It's even got a page for readers to create their own masterpieces. So, pick up your pens, paints, brushes and colored pencils, and get ready to take a fascinating ride with Russ & Iggy - who are sure to steal your heart - through centuries of paintings, sculptures, drawings and murals. Russ & Iggy's Art Alphabet is a book that grown-ups will not only want to read over and over to kids, but it also makes for a delightful coffee table book that everyone can enjoy.