ART + JOY

A new book by Danielle Krysa which encourages young children to have confidence and fun making art and to not let critics - often well-meaning by discouraging grownups - rob their art of joy.

This is the story of two best friends, Art and Joy. They build and create, make and imagine. Unfortunately, Art starts worrying about 'the right way' to make things (thanks to a few rude words from the dreaded Art Bully). Wanting to avoid the bully's words, Art decides there's no room for silliness, and stops spending time with Joy. Don't worry though! They'll find each other again, because Art and Joy always have, and always will, go hand-in-hand.

Danielle Krysa has a BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Victoria, and a post-grad in graphic design from Sheridan College in Ontario. She is the writer and curator behind THE JEALOUS CURATOR a highly influential contemporary art site, established in 2009, which boasts over 5 million readers around the world. She lives in British Columbia, Canada.