Describes the life and work of the popular American artist who depicted both traditional and contemporary subjects, including children, family scenes, astronauts, and the poor.
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Talent "Like a bag of lemon drops" -- "Live in the picture" -- "Author's words in paint" -- "The greatest show window in America" -- Lost in Tom Sawyer's cave -- "Kid with the camera eye" -- "Average people doing average things" -- From tears to laughter -- Splash, drip, and spatter -- Controversy on canvas -- Important dates -- Notes -- Selected bibliography -- Illustration credits -- Index.