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Mar 17, 2018 · How would do explain Miffy’s enduring appeal? I think it is Miffy’s simplicity which seems to appeal to children and adults – and that has never changed over all the years I have been publishing books about Miffy.
- Less Is More
- Keep Your Audience in Mind
- Learn from The Masters
- Keep Working
- What Do You Make of Miffy?
The less you do, the more it matters. And the more you do, the less you need to do. Aikido master Gozo Shioda said he was better in his seventies than in his eighties – he was wasting less effort, doing only what was absolutely necessary to throw his youthful opponents as they huffed and puffed. Bruna is a master of minimalism. The less he puts on ...
I’ve heard this before, from the many writers I’ve coached over the years. I’ve seen writers get stuck when they have the wrong people in mind as they write – the critics, their peers or the academics. But when the right person walks into your mind, it’s as if a switch has been flipped. When you focus on them, and what you want to say to them, the ...
We’ve all seen the works of Mondrian and Matisse. But how many of us have looked at them like Bruna? We revere Bruna’s work because he revered his own masters. He followed in their footsteps until their path became his own. Takeaway: Out of countless artists in history, there are one or two with something important to teach you. When you find them,...
You knew this was coming, didn’t you? I know I go on about it, but creativity really is work. But not just any work. Work that you love. Work with meaning and purpose. Bruna is in his eighties and still working seven days a week. I doubt he needs the money. He’s doing it because he loves it. Because he wants to keep bringing joy and wonder to count...
What stood out from the interview for you? Have you ever created more by doing less? How? Who are your creative masters? What have you learned from them? About the Author: Mark McGuinness is a poet and creative coach.
Nov 19, 2020 · To celebrate miffy & friends, and Miffy’s enduring influence on us all, we’ve pulled together five life lessons we can all learn from the little white rabbit. Anyone Can Be An Artist Miffy travels through life with a trademark “why not” attitude – making her the ultimate role model for kids big and small.
Nov 17, 2020 · The illustrations are instantly appealing, even for very small children. Researchers have found that reliably positive responses to simple curvilinear shapes seem to be present early during...
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Jun 14, 2017 · Her influence extends beyond the pages of the books she’s featured in. Miffy is everywhere young children can be found: nursery decorations, street signs warning drivers to slow down, schools, museums, parks, beaches, zoos, and airports.
Nov 19, 2020 · The illustrations are instantly appealing, even for very small children. Researchers have found that reliably positive responses to simple curvilinear shapes seem to be present early during development, before language is acquired.
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Dick Bruna's style is immediately recognisable because of its simplicity and universal appeal. The simplicity leaves plenty of room for children to use their own imagination. Dick Bruna’s work is characterised by thick black outlines drawn with a paintbrush (which show the ‘heartbeat’ of the artist) and vibrant colours.
