Forgotten Brushes:
The Untold Stories of Women in Art
A non-fiction picture book for curious young readers
What is it?
Forgotten Brushes celebrates the often-overlooked women who shaped the history of art — from Baroque painters to contemporary installation artists. Through colourful illustrations and accessible storytelling, each spread introduces a different artist and invites readers to create their own mini masterpiece inspired by her style.
This project is ideal for ages 5–8 and blends biography, visual discovery, and interactive creativity. Think Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls meets an art activity book — with a focus on hands-on engagement.
Key features:
✍️ 13 featured women across history
🎨 Each spread includes:
• A kid-friendly biography
• A bold, visually inspired portrait
• A “Try This!” art prompt
• Interactive elements to inspire young creators
Sample Artists Featured:
Mary Blair – Animation & Colour Design
Augusta Savage – Sculpture & Civil Rights
Yayoi Kusama – Contemporary Installation
Judith Leyster – Dutch Golden Age
Beatrix Potter – Scientific Illustration & Storytelling
Artemisia Gentileschi – Baroque Strength & Feminism
(and many more)
Why This Book?
There’s a growing demand for children's books that spotlight underrepresented creatives — and this one answers it with visual flair and interactivity.
A viral social media series based on this concept gained over 425K views in 10 days on my Instagram page @art_byMemo, showing strong organic interest from parents, educators, and fellow artists
📥 Full pitch and dummy available upon request
🔐 Password-protected link available for editors and agents
