What the Artist Saw Henri Matisse

See the world through Henri Matisse's eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces.

Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated series of books to keep and collect, you can see what they saw, and be inspired to create your own artworks, too. In What the Artist Saw: Henri Matisse, meet the famous French painter and printmaker.

In this series, follow the artists' stories and find intriguing facts about their environments and key masterpieces. Then see what you can see and make your own art. Take a closer look at landscapes, or even yourself, with Vincent van Gogh. Try crafting a story in fabric like Faith Ringgold, or carve a woodblock print at home with Hokusai. Every book in this series is one to treasure and keep - perfect for budding young artists to explore exhibitions with, then continue their own artistic journeys.

Author: Heather Alexander
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Published: 08/05/2025
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.25lbs
ISBN: 9780593961650
Audience: Ages 9-12

About the Author
Heather Alexander is the acclaimed author of more than 70 books for children. She writes both fiction and nonfiction for ages five through thirteen. Some of her many books include the award-winning A Child's Introduction to . . . series, Life on Earth lift-the-flap series, Wallace and Grace early chapter mystery book series, The Magic Stardust Friends early chapter book series, and the new middle grade series, Eat Bugs. In addition to writing, Heather works as a children's book editor, packager, and literary scout. She currently lives in Los Angeles.

Margarida Esteves is an illustrator based in south London. She studied Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts UAL and has worked as an illustrator for many years. She likes to use bold and bright colors, lots of details and rich textures. Maps, landscapes and ballet dancers are her favorite things to draw, but she also likes to write stories and experiment with design, typography, and print!

Margarida Esteves is an illustrator based in south London. She studied Illustration at Camberwell College of Arts UAL and has worked as an illustrator for many years. She likes to use bold and bright colors, lots of details and rich textures. Maps, landscapes, and ballet dancers are her favorite things to draw, but she also likes to write stories and experiment with design, typography, and print!