The Little Buddha
The notions of love, acceptance and joy are the theme in this playful and uplifting fantasy.
Author, Susan Dishell
The Little Buddha Story
Little readers are introduced to the crabby inhabitants of CrankyChank Town, a place where no one is happy, the skies are gray, and only whining and complaining abound. When the Little Buddha arrives on a cloud to visit, however, things begin to magically change! This loveable little character will delight readers with colorful and spectacular example. The notions of love, acceptance and joy are the theme in this playful and uplifting fantasy.
Join me for an adventure of Love ‘n’ light
Availability
The Little Buddha paperback and eBook is now available for purchase and download on the Little Buddha website and these fine stores.
The Audience
The vibrant and colorful little Buddha character was originally created with young readers in mind, though the poetic message may apply to those of all ages. The intention is that a lovable character reinforces the universal themes of kindness, acceptance and love, in an entertaining but meaningful way. I hope that you enjoy the magical journey with the Little Buddha.
Little Buddha Illustrators
Pietro Salera
The Little Buddha Illustrator
The Little Buddha story was inspired by a remarkable line drawing that Pietro Salera created on a small easel, entitled the “Buddha board.”
Pietro Salera was born in Rome, Italy, on June 30, 1962.
Revealing exceptional talent early on, at the age of eight Pietro began to devote himself to artistic painting, using tempera on canvas. This creative expression continued to grow as did his passion and fascination for the arts.
Pietro began to cultivate his natural artistic ability by studying technical design and architecture. This not only benefitted Pietro’s future career but resulted in his ability to draw and design with exquisite precision. This training still exerts influence over his artistic style today. Pietro’s unique line work is extraordinary, most clearly evident in his drawings and paintings. (Photorealism comes to mind when examining his drawings, the American dollar bill being one of his favorite subjects). His canvases have a strong graphic quality, combining a brilliant sense of color with a definitive, clear line.
The Little Buddha story was inspired by a remarkable line drawing that Pietro Salera created on a small easel, entitled the “Buddha board.”
The Little Buddha Book watercolors were completed by Pietro as a labor of love for this character.
Pietro Salera presently resides in Rome, Italy.
Jessica Csanky
Fine Artist & Illustrator
As a child, she spent long hours illustrating her own story books, especially those having to do with princesses.
Jessica Csanky, was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. It came as no surprise to Jess’ family that she became an artist, when at age three her aunt noticed Jess’ first surrealist illustration. As a child, she spent long hours illustrating her own story books, especially those having to do with princesses, all the while paying special attention to buttons, crowns and sparkles. Her love for art, illustration and storytelling would play an important role in her life and education, as Jess favored art and media classes from childhood through high school.
Jessica moved to Los Angeles, California to attend Loyola Marymount University. There she graduated with honors and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in film production and a minor in studio arts, using her time in film school to more comprehensively explore her artistic vision.
During her university years at Loyola Marymount, Jessica studied abroad in the Kansai region of Japan where she practiced daily the traditional art of Sumi-e brush painting. She incorporates these techniques into her contemporary artwork. During her university years and upon graduation, she taught art and film classes at The Digital Media Academy for children on the UCLA campus. She also assisted at The Children’s Art Studio in Santa Monica. She now resides in Santa Monica, California and works at a contemporary art gallery as a graphic designer, while maintaining her artistic practice independently.