Eric Carle has illustrated over 40 books, and written many of those. He has received awards from all over the world for his artwork and amazing stories. His technique of combining colorfully painted tissue paper is highly recognizable and unique. His website http://www.eric-carle.com/ provides a list of some of his awards, along with a list of the books he has written and an autobiography. Before becoming a famous children’s illustrator Carle spent years as graphics designer for the New York Times and then as an art director for an advertising agency. One day a respected author who had seen Carle’s work in an advertisement, requested he illustrate his children’s book. The collaborated together for the book Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? The rest, as they say, is history! My favorite part of his website is his videos showing how he creates a few art pieces! It’s a lot fun to see how he paints tissue paper and then creates his caterpillar! After watching him, I really want to try and mimic his technique!