Meet Jon J Muth!
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- Опубликовано: 30 ноя 2020
- Did you know that Jon J Muth named Stillwater, the panda teacher in his Caldecott Honor-winning Zen Shorts, after the way that still water reflects the moon and the world back at you?
Jon was looking for a character who could tell wise stories but who also lived in a regular neighborhood. And, it turns out, he had a drawing of the perfect choice-a panda in shorts!-tucked away in a drawer. Watch this video interview to discover more fun behind-the-scenes details about Jon, including:
· How Jon brings stories to life through writing and illustrating
· Other art mediums Jon has explored, including watercolor, oil, calligraphy, and comic making
· Where Jon’s interest in Japanese art and culture comes from
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