Chapter 1
The birth of a little rabbit
Chapter 2
The secrets of Dick Bruna's style
Chapter 3
Miffy's family and friends
Chapter 4
From Dutch coast to global icon
YOUR GOAL
Master of The world of Miffy
Ch 2 · The secrets of Dick Bruna's style
b134340 Dick Bruna's Art Style
Bold black lines, Colors bright and few, Miffy's charm shines through!
b134340 Every black line in a Miffy book was painstakingly painted with a brush to feel alive.
Fun Fact
Miffy's tears: When Miffy cries, Dick Bruna drew a single teardrop falling from one eye, representing pure, uncomplicated sadness.
Glossary
minimalism (noun)
An artistic style or technique characterized by extreme sparseness, simplicity, and the use of essential elements. Dutch artist Dick Bruna used this style, drawing Miffy with only two dots and a cross.
An artistic style or technique characterized by extreme sparseness, simplicity, and the use of essential elements. Dutch artist Dick Bruna used this style, drawing Miffy with only two dots and a cross.
Quiz
What did Dick Bruna call the tiny, warm imperfections in his hand-painted black lines?
Quiz
Which of these colors was NOT part of Dick Bruna's original, highly restricted palette?
Quiz
How does Dick Bruna indicate that Miffy's parents are older than Miffy in his drawings?
Quiz
How many colors did Dick Bruna primarily limit himself to when painting Miffy's world?
Quiz
What tool did Dick Bruna use to create the thick, warm black outlines of his characters?