In Blue Mountains: An Artist's Return to America's First Wilderness

By Thomas Locker

Book Overview

A picture book for all ages from painter Thomas Locker

"Most of all, he thanked the wilderness for teaching him to see in a new way."

In Blue Mountains is about the love of nature and the importance of beauty. It tells the story of an artist who sets out to explore wilderness and discovers a new way of seeing. Bewildered at first by the profusion of nature--There are so many leaves, he could never paint them all --gradually, he learns to see its wholeness and to trust his feelings. As he does so, he embarks on an adventure of learning: about light and shadow, the way color changes through the day, and how looking at nature leads to a new understanding of himself and the world.

This illuminated story is set in America's first wilderness, the Kaaterskill Clove in Upstate New York, made famous by the Hudson River School of painters--many of whose pictures are reflected in this book. Thomas Locker's In Blue Mountains is a personal, deeply moving testament to the power of beauty and art to nurture our children's natural love of the world. Indeed, it can inspire childlike wonder in people of all ages.

In Blue Mountains is a wonder-filled book that makes a great gift for both children and adults. It contains 13 full-page, color reproductions of the artist's evocative paintings of Kaaterskill Clove and the beautiful, blue Catskill Mountains.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0880104716
• ISBN13: 9780880104715
• Release Date: May 2000
• Publisher: Bell Pond Brooks
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.3" x 8.8"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

"In Blue Mountains"

"In Blue Mountains" was offered as a 'deal' at $4.19. When the book (a total of 22 pages) arrived there was a sticker with $1.99 that had been partially removed. The book itself was in very good condition. Because art is subjective & tastes differ I won't comment on that aspect.

In Blue Mounains by Thomas Lockre

A beautifully illustrated and narrated work for both children and adults. It captures a wonderful aspect of the Catskill mountains in the Hudson Valley of New York. My mother is a member of the 3500 Club, a club with hikes the 35 peaks over 3500 feet in the Catskills. She is eager to take her first grandchild,my daughter, along. This book is a wonderful way for them to begin sharing the wilderness together. Thomas Locker has painted places that you can acutually visit. A map is included in the book so you can adventure to all of the picturesque spots he writes about so dearly. A great gift for anyone who loves the outdoors. It makes it especially meaningful if the giver and the givee can share the adventure together.