Beautiful Shades of Brown: The Art of Laura Wheeler Waring by Nancy Churnin shares the life story of the African-American painter, Laura Wheeler Waring.
Comprehension Questions
- What was Laura's favorite color to paint with growing up as a child?
- List some of the many beautiful shades of brown she painted with.
- What was her dream?
- Where did she study art in college?
- Where did she go to study art overseas? Why?
- What special project was she invited to participate in as an artist?
- In what museum do her paintings now hang?
Biography Formula
- Childhood (noteworthy experiences or traits that forecast life work)
- Transition (pivotal experience that led to life work)
- Life Work
- What was the problem he/she solved or area of expertise?
- How did they solve the problem? Or what features distinguished their work?
- End of Life OR Memorial (How is he/she remembered or honored)
- Life Lesson
- Meaning of Title