Come celebrate the life and legacy of the late artist Russ Butler and his dog, Iggy, with the publication of their first book, Russ & Iggy’s Art Alphabet. The story of a dude, his dog and their art was conceived and co-written by Victoria Looseleaf and JT Steiny, with whimsical, iconic and colorful illustrations by Steiny.
The premise is simple but profound: Wouldn’t it be cool if your best friend Russ and his Jack Russell terrier Iggy – who are no longer with us – came back to teach the world about art?
It was this idea that inspired award-winning arts journalist, Victoria Looseleaf, to join forces with award-winning artist, JT Steiny, to create a fantastical work dedicated to bringing art and beauty to the world, fulfilling Russ’s mission. Looseleaf will sign books and discuss its origins and many iterations, while Steiny will do quick sketch drawings of gallery goers who purchase a book.
Combining playful rhymes with great works of art from history, including Russ & Iggy’s very own renderings of American Gothic, the impressionism of Monet and an homage to the late Bob Ross and his TV show, The Joy of Painting, Looseleaf and Steiny, together with Russ & Iggy, have given us an alphabet book like no other. It’s one that grown-ups will not only want to read over and over to kids, but it also makes for a great any-occasion gift.
Come take this brilliant and colorful journey through Russ & Iggy’s Art Alphabet with its creators. Hope to see you at the gallery!
Visit Russ & Iggy at: https://russandiggy.com/
