Titchy Glitzy Gasbag is a top celebrity and everyone’s favourite TV personality. But poor Titchy doesn’t see it that way. His diminutive stature leads him to believe people always look down on him. Titchy is aching to see himself in a more flattering light! Enter a line-up of eccentric artists: Titchy’s best pal, The Gorgy Creech, esteemed artist Guppy Splutters, beautiful movie star Tissam-a-Boo, and the reclusive Learnerd Bunion. Let the creative juices flow!
Titchy
Titchy Glitzy Gasbag is a top celebrity. He has it all. However, something awkward is causing a problem. Titchy measures just two feet tall! In a bid to see himself as others do, he decides to commission a portrait that reflects his reputation!
The Gorgy Creech
The Gorgy Creech is Titchy’s best pal. Gorgy is another superstar and fabulously gorgeous. It’s no doubt that Gorgy is first in line to paint Titchy’s portrait! But does it meet with success? Or has Gorgy made the most of Titchy’s distinguished features?
Guppy Splutters
Guppy Splutters is a peculiar creature and a well-known artist. Titchy is keen to employ the very best of artists, even if their style is a bit avant-garde! Can Guppy create a portrait to satisfy Titchy?
Tissam-a-Boo
Tissam-a-Boo is a beautiful film star! When she hears about Titchy’s call for a portrait she decides to try her luck. No need to say Titchy is quick to commission a portrait from such a delightful creature!
Learnerd Bunion
Learnerd Bunion is a strange, shy creature. The reclusive genius is last in line to accept Titchy’s challenge and attempt to create the winning portrait! Learnerd is schooled in the style of the great masters. Only perfection will be good enough for Mr Bunion!
A picture for Titchy
An intriguing and irresistible story about art and a search to find the perfect portrait! This fabulous picture book asks “can art and artists open our eyes so we can see more clearly?”
A Picture for Titchy is a clever, imaginative and inspiring picture book that introduces a young audience to the relevance art plays in our lives. Follow Titchy Glitzy Gasbag’s endeavour to get a proper picture of himself, but more than just a portrait to hang on his wall! Despite his popularity, Mr Gasbag struggles with insecurity and doubt. You see, Titchy only measures two feet tall! Titchy needs reassurance. It’s time for a different point of view. With a nod to Monet, Pollock, Picasso and DaVinci, Titchy finds the answer in a series of portraits commissioned from a line-up of eccentric and colourful artists.