The Sky Painter: Louis Fuertes, Bird Artist
Written by Margarita Engle*
Illustrated by Aliona Bereghici
Louise Fuertes loves birds. His parents want him to be an engineer, but Louis dreams of being a bird artist. He practices, practices, practices and studies under John James Audubon. Soon, Louise is painting birds in their natural habitats. Still considered one of the best bird artists in history, Fuerte's art helped encourage environmental conservation and inspired people to take care of birds.