The sunflowers: Vincent Van Gogh's search for beauty

dreamy · inspiring · gentle · thought-provoking

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What is The sunflowers: Vincent Van Gogh's search for beauty about?

Vincent van Gogh sees beauty in sunflowers, even when other people call them plain or ugly. Painting them brings comfort to his troubled heart and helps him find his own artistic voice. When Vincent travels to Arles, he discovers new ideas, friendship and the hope of building a welcoming home for artists. Through dreamy illustrations and a gentle retelling of his life, this biography shows how following what you love can lead to creativity, courage and connection.

About the author

Zahra Marwan is an author and artist who creates colourful picture books using watercolour and ink. Her work is inspired by her cultural roots in Kuwait and her life in New Mexico. Zahra is best known for Where Butterflies Fill the Sky, a beautiful book about family, belonging and finding home. It was chosen as one of the New York Times/New York Public Library’s Best Illustrated Children’s Books. She also wrote Sakina and the Uninvited Guests.