An experiment for the sake of experimenting - in this case in ink and watercolor. (I wanted to see what could be done using a limited palette - specifically one recommended by Beatrix Potter - but I’ve since mislaid the list of colors.)
"Yahn Show-en-hare" is an illustrator, a genealogist, and a researcher and collector of all things regarding Howard Pyle (1853-1911) and John Schoenherr (1935-2010)
"Schoenherr's striking, engraving-like images of Hamilton as scholar, soldier, aide-de-camp, statesman, and duelist introduce each section." - Booklist (starred review)
Cuyahoga County Public Library's Great Books for Kids 2010
"The ink-and-acrylic illustrations hearken back to the Golden Books of days long gone.... Great for storytimes on secrets or as a special birthday gift" - Kirkus Reviews
"Schoenherr's vintage-styled animal portraits are wholly endearing" - Publishers Weekly
"The spreads are rich in cozy detail, and Little Raccoon is irresistible" - School Library Journal
"A lovely book, made even lovelier by Schoenherr's winsome illustrations" - Children's Literature
"elegant, warmhearted" - Publisher's Weekly
Sleepyhead Bear by Lisa Westburg Peters
"Spot-on facial expressions make Schoenherr's illustrations shine" - Kirkus
"This warm bedtime rhyme will have toddlers pointing at the uproar and then snuggling down, soft and warm" - Booklist
Sunrise, Sunset by Sheldon Harnick
"Schoenherr's stunning artwork done in colored pencil, ink, and acrylic beautifully illustrates this song from Fiddler on the Roof." - School Library Journal
"A lovely homage to a time-honored song - and tradition." - Publishers Weekly
International Reading Association Teachers' Choice
Child Study Children's Book Committee (Bank Street College) Children's Books of the Year
Kansas State Reading Circle Selection
Ohio Teachers' and Pupils' Reading Circle Selection
"Schoenherr's oil paintings pay tribute to the impressionist's own style." – Publishers Weekly
"Illustrated with oil paintings strikingly reminiscent of those done by Degas himself, this book is a true testament to the joys and the hard work involved in the creative process." – School Library Journal (starred review)
"Schoenherr's soft, appealing pictures echo the style of Edgar Degas himself" – Detroit News
"warm, inviting pictures" – Newsweek
"Ian Schoenherr's impressionistic illustrations, in warm rusts and pale blues, are a perfect fit for a visit to Degas's world." – The New Advocate
"the soft, muted illustrations, reminiscent of Degas' own style, are well suited to this story." – Book Links
"Ian Schoenherr's dusky, impressionistic paintings carry the affecting story" – San Francisco Chronicle Book Review
Jonkonnu by Amy Littlesugar
"Schoenherr's sun-baked palette of earth tones splashed with vivid greens of fertile farmland underscores the volatility of Homer's predicament." - Publishers Weekly
"Schoenherr's atmospheric paintings offer a series of beautiful tableaux." - Booklist
"In sketchbook style, many of the illustrations consist of figures without background, which has the effect of highlighting the composition of the figures in space and intensifying the drama of the relationships between them." - Kirkus Reviews
Newf by Marie Killilea
Winner of the first annual Marion Vannett Ridgway Award for best first children's book
"In Schoenherr's children's book debut, the artist provides bold, graphic images. These oversize illustrations, in earthy, textured colors, fill up space with a Georgia O'Keeffe-like spareness." - Publishers Weekly
"Schoenherr's distinguished illustrations effectively portray the majesty of this isolated landscape. Heavily textured oil paintings utilize bold perspectives to create drama, while maritime shades of gray-blues and greens capture the sea and sky wilderness. The haunting illustrations, as well as the fact that no humans enter into the picture, add to the mysterious mood and the book's intrigue." - School Library Journal
"the illustrations are moody and effective" - Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
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I really like your art! :)
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