THE APPRENTICESHIP OF ANDREW WYETH Painting a Family Legacy

Renowned artist Andrew Wyeth grows from childhood to maturity in this audiobook. Listeners meet Andy in his father's art studio, then travel with him between coastal Maine and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, as he studies and paints neighbors, nature, and light. For a book about a painter, the narrative adapts well to an aural medium, concentrating on Wyeth's relationships and emotional growth, rather than focusing on examinations of his art. (A downloadable pdf contains some reproductions and further information.) Fittingly for a story that highlights its subject's creative family, author Gene Barretta's brother, Bill, a puppeteer, provides the narration, convincingly altering his voice for brief snatches of dialogue. Listeners who seek out the picture book will enjoy looking at its lively scenes during the warm narration. V.S. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2025]