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Ralph Masiello
Ralph Masiello
Ralph was born and raised in the state of Massachusetts where he lives with his daughters Alexa and Talia. A graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design (BFA, Illustration, 1985), Ralph has illustrated for magazines, newspapers and books, created posters and prints, and shown his fine art paintings in galleries throughout the world. Beginning with The Icky Bug Alphabet Book in 1986, Ralph has has become internationally known for the children's books he's written and illustrated. Since 1987, he has visited over 3,300 schools all over the world, inspiring children with his life story, humor, and art. While visiting schools, he is often inspired himself by the enthusiasm, creativity, and hard work of the students and teachers. This led him to create his unique "How to Draw" book series. The most recent, Ralph Masiello's Unicorn Drawing Book released in 2021.
Programming
Programming
Author/Illustrator Ralph Masiello’s “Imagine, Create, Repeat” (On Campus)
Author/Illustrator Ralph Masiello’s “Imagine, Create, Repeat” (On Campus)
Grades: Pre-K - 8
Audience Size: 10-250
Length of Program: 50-60 minutes
Equipment needed: Adult height flip chart paper easel with unlined white paper (large)
Description:
Ralph Masiello shares his journey from childhood to published author/illustrator, using humor, research, inspiration, and imagination to engage and encourage students and teachers. If requested, a draw along session (almost always requested) using simple step by step instructions can be added. Each classroom will get their own drawing to keep. (Ralph did 138 drawings in one day at a school in Texas). Fun and informative, Ralph’s school visits are always received well. Get out your paper and pencils, it’s “Time to Draw!”
This performance supports the following NYS Learning Standards:
Next Generation Learning Standards: English Language Arts
Production and distribution of writing
Research to build and present knowledge
Presentation of knowledge of ideas (speaking and listening)
Learning Standards for the Arts
Creating (imagine, plan, make, envision, develop)
Categories: Author; Art
Cost Full day:
$1500.00 including travel costs. Full Day only unless small schools split a whole day, which each school will pay $750 each.
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