Artist Exploration and Analysis

Artist: __Beatrix Potter_________

Born: (Year and location) July 28, 1866 Kensignton, London
Died (Year and location) December 22, 1943 New Sawrey, Lancashire,
England
What type of artist: (I.e. painter, sculptor, photographer etc.)
I.e Painter
Art Period(s): Modern, Pop, and Contemporary Art
What stands out as the most important facts about the artist?
1. She made 24 children tales.
2. She married at the age of 47 with William Heelies.
3. She died because of pneumonia and heart disease.
What are some of this artist's most well known works?
1. The Tale of Peter Rabbit
2. The tale of Squirrel Nutkin
3. The Tailor of Gloucester
What makes this person's art great?
The reason that Beatrixs art is so great because of the way she makes
the colors of her art work contrast. The way the combination works is
great . Also how the pictures tell the story you really dont have to look
at the words. You can use your imagination.

Why did you choose this artist?

I choose this artist because her artwork says a lot. The way she makes
her stories so interesting. Also the other reason I choose Beatrix is
because there are not many women artists that are recognized.
Everybodys work should be shown.

Be an Art Critic:

The work of art I am critiquing is called Peter Rabbit

The artist's name is Beatrix Potter
This is what I see when I look at the artwork. What I see is a little rabbit. He is wondering about
the little bird that is above him just hanging around. What it look likes is that the Peter the rabbit
is a kid that likes to wonder about little things.
All art is made using a variety of art elements: line, shape, color, texture and space. The one or
two elements that stand out in this piece of work are: One of the elements that stand out is the
fact that they is a lot of color. Beatrix contrasted the colors perfectly. Also, there is not a lot of
space left. At the same time it also looks like there is still space.
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Artists create a mood with their work. Sometimes the mood is happy, sometimes sad, sometimes
angry. Sometimes, the art makes the viewer feel alone. The mood for this artwork is wonderers.
The way that Peter the rabbit is just staring at the bird shows that he wonders about the element.
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Artists try to communicate or send messages with their art work. What message do you think the
artist was trying to send with this work?
The message that Beatrix Potter is sending is that it is okay to wonder about things. Even when it
seems wrong. The way you think is a part of you. You do not have to hide it.
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I like__x__ I do not like ____ this artwork because the way it is set up. The way the colors in
the painting are set up and the way you could use your imagination to tell the story.
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