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JERRY PINKNEY ILLUSTRATOR

JERRY PINKNEY ILLUSTRATOR. "When I put a line down, the only thing I know is how it should feel...". Jerry’s Bio. 65 years old born in Philadelphia, PA did not do well elementary school years junior high-meet John Liney, cartoonist (age 12)

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JERRY PINKNEY ILLUSTRATOR

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  1. JERRY PINKNEY ILLUSTRATOR "When I put a line down,the only thing I know is how it should feel..."

  2. Jerry’s Bio • 65 years old • born in Philadelphia, PA • did not do well elementary school years • junior high-meet John Liney, cartoonist (age 12) • High school-Graduated from Commerical Art School at Dobins Vocational School • Meet Gloria in high school who would later become his wife • Attended Philadelphia Museum College of Art (now University of the Arts) • Jerry & Gloria got married while in college • Moved to Boston; worked as greeting card designer, illustrator at a studio, later opened two studio & moved back to NY • live in Westchester County, NY • Has 4 boys & 7 grandchildren

  3. Development of Art Style “When a particular painting gives back what you have in your head, then it's magical!" • Even as a child, Pinkney loved art and his talent was recognized • he imitated his two older brothers as they drew from comic books & photo magazines • John Liney, cartoonist, became his mentor after seeing Jerry draw while at work on the street • well-known for his watercolor illustrations • most artwork created with pencil & watercolor; also uses pastels, colored pencils, Cray-Pas • artwork characterized by rich details and shading • uses models who are costumed appropriately and then photographed to help him compose his illustrations • many of the models are family and friends such as a grandson who modeled for the boy in Sam and the Tiger • call upon family members to model for him

  4. A Family Affair Jerry & Gloria Myles & Sandra Pinkney Brian & Andrea Pinkney

  5. AWARDS, HONOR, & ACHEIVEMENT CALDECOTT HONOR CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD Miranda&Brother Wind Miranda & Brother Wind The Talking Eggs John Henry The Patchwork Quilt Noah’s Ark Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman The Ugly Duckling Noah’s Ark Goin’ Someplace Special Jerry Pinkney wrote & illustrated Ugly Duckling, John Henry, &Aesop’s Fable himself. All the books he has written received Caldecott Honors

  6. UNIQUE INFORMATION ON JERRY PINKNEY Only illustrator to receive 4 CSK Awards Has written 3 books & illustrated them and all have received Caldecott Honor 1st Black Heritage Stamp – Harriet Tubman - 1979Autographed by the stamp designer Jerry; Designed 11 in all Created 2 children’s books together: Back Home & The Sunday Outing *Main character is Ernestine & Story Setting is Lumberton, NC Illustrated over 100 children books & 14 novels since 1963

  7. Finding the gift in it: Being a slow reader has its advantages, Jerry Pinkney says with a smile. I still don't think I'm a great reader. But I read well. Whereas the fast reader misses a lot of detail, he is able to slowly digest the story and take it all in.

  8. APPLICATION TO TEACHING Make a Class Patchwork Quilt • Materials: cardstock or heavy paper, pieces of colorful squares, markers/color pencils, scissors, glue • Give each student a piece of heavy paper and pieces of colorful squares • Students are to paste squares on paper. They may decorate squares and use colors that are important to them and their family. • Once everyone is finish you can glue them all to a sheet of bulletin board paper and have a class patchwork quilt. • EXTENSION: Students write about why those chose certain colors or patterns.

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