N. C. Wyeth - A Great American Illustrator

Newell Convers Wyeth was born in the turn of the last century.  A painter and an illustrator he felt that the two were distinctly different kinds of art.  His paintings of nature changed over time to be like artists that he admired.  For me, his incredible illustrations for classic children's books which included Treasure Island,  were his stand out pieces.  Even early on when he was just 12 years old Newell's talents were apparent. He went to art school in Massachusetts Normal Art School (later to be named Massachusetts College of Art and Design) and studied under Howard Pyle.  At one point Wyeth went out west to live the life of a cowboy, he did this to get authentic ideas of the western subjects that he painted.  When his money was stolen, he worked as a letter carrier to earn enough money to get back home!  Wyeth is credited for painting over 3000 paintings and illustrating 112 book. N. C. Wyeth had five children, most of  who would contribute to the artistic world. Check out this site for a lot of beautiful pieces by this great American illustrator: ​www.pinterest.com/markusd/nc-wyeth-favorites