Jak jsem obhajovala pastelku (How I Defended the Colored Pencils)

How I Defended the Colored Pencils: A 20-Year Retrospective Monograph

Celebrate two decades of artistic rebellion, vibrant color, and the triumphant return of the humble colored pencil to the world of fine art.

Whether you were there to witness it in person or hadn’t even been born yet, come and look back at twenty years of Defense of the Colored Penci(Obhajoba pastelky). Through this groundbreaking project, Marie Brožová travelled across the Czech Republic and abroad, creating 200 monumental, large-format masterpieces using nothing but colored pencils, while sharing her unique techniques with the public.

Strictly Limited to Only 200 Hand-Numbered Copies Worldwide. Once these copies are gone, this specific monumental edition will never be printed again.

Spanning 32 beautifully written chapters, this grand publication serves as a personal memoir, a behind-the-scenes look at the open-air public studios, and a comprehensive art catalog of a project that changed art education forever.

Inside This 32-Chapter Chronicle, You Will Find:

• Extensive Photo Documentation: Rare and vibrant photographs capturing the unforgettable atmosphere of Marie's public drawings in dozens of attractive and historic locations.
• The Stories Behind the Masterpieces: Marie’s intimate recollections of the moods, circumstances, and inspirations behind her most famous works—reproductions of which may already adorn your own home.
• A Complete Illustrated Catalog: The final section of the book features a comprehensive preview and overview of all 200 large-format drawings Marie Brožová created over the last 20 years.
• A Proven Legacy: The crayon has been officially defended! Today, many teachers use Marie’s pioneering techniques in primary schools, and her drawings are represented in private collections all around the world.

Own a Piece of Art History

This large, magnificent monograph is a thank-you to everyone who stood by Marie’s side during this incredible 20-year journey. It allows you to return to the magical, inspiring atmosphere of live public drawing whenever you open its pages.

"Defending the colored pencils was never just about a medium; it was about defending the freedom to dream in full color and proving that magic can be created with the simplest of tools."
— Marie Brožová, Author & Artist

Premium Book Specifications

• Grand Deluxe Hardcover Edition: A spectacular, large-format coffee table book measuring an impressive 31 × 21.5 cm with 104 premium pages.
• Museum-Grade Art Paper: Premium heavyweight coated paper that perfectly captures every stroke, shade, and intricate layer of the professional colored pencils.
• Personally Hand-Signed & Numbered: To honor this extremely rare 200-copy run, each book is personally hand-signed and numbered by Marie Brožová.