Rest is Up to You
A Boy Named Cohen Morano, 118 Artists, and a Watercolor Revolution
By Cohen Morano; Aye Jay Morano
(Chronicle Books, Paperback, 9780811868594, 176pp.)
Publication Date: August 2009
Categories: Folk & Outsider Art, History - General
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Like many kids, third grader Cohen Morano likes to watercolor. What's different about Cohen's paintings is that hisfather, Aye Jay, sends them out into the world to be embellished and altered by a stellar roster of artists and illustrators.The resulting collaborations between Cohen and a host of hip partnersincluding Gary Baseman, Shepard Fairey,Paul Frank, Barry McGee, Chris Ware, and Mark Rydenform a striking and playful body of work. The Rest Is Up To You conveys a sincere message about the importance of making art with children. Families and art buffs alike will be inspired by what Cohen and his heroes have created.
Nine-year-old Cohen Morano has been making collaborative art since the age of 2.
Aye Jay Morano lives with his wife and children in Chico, California.
DJ Shadow is a frequent collaborator and proud father.
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