Secret Art and Unorthodox Taxidermy and bronze editions. While everyone may be familiar with Seuss book illustrations most of the public are unaware that Seuss was a visual artist who painted and sculpted for his own enjoyment. He began his career as an editorial cartoonist in the 1920's and in the years that followed he delivered 44 children's books, over 400 World War II political cartoons, hundreds of advertisements and countless editorials filled with wonderfully inventive animals, characters and Seussian humor. Theodor Seuss Geisel a.k.a Dr.Seuss, requires little introduction. Seuss aka Theodor Geisel American Artist: b. Seuss’s artistic genius-his ability to convey so much with so little in this image-still resonates with the same impact decades after its creation.Art Brokerage: Dr. Seuss titles), the Lorax’s simple yet compelling images have gone on to make a profound impact. Based upon the extensive popularity of this book (it is one of the top 10 selling Dr. Much has changed since this image was a mere sketch tacked to the famed corkboard walls of Dr. The Lorax has become a champion for many and a mascot to those who continue to tackle the complex issues of our times. Seuss’s ability to embolden readers early in their lives with this image of the Thneed and others in the Lorax, together with the notion that “we can (and must) do better than this,” has helped fuel a generation to make a difference no matter what the endeavor or cause. His chubby body, quick wit, and outright concern for the Oncler’s stubborn ambition to make a Thneed that everyone needs, marked him forever as one of the first standard bearers for the environment.ĭr. Seuss saw a changing world where modern progress and rapid growth presented a formidable risk to the future of our planet. And, in typical fashion, he packaged this explosive concern inside a lovable and surreal character - The Lorax. Seuss presented this metaphorical question in a book he had written about a furry little creature who came to speak on behalf of the trees.
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