Aaron Walsh Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:17:53 PM ET

  Full name is Maurits Cornelis Escher.

  Born June 17, 1898.

  Born in the Netherlands.

  Died on March 27, 1972. (73 years old)

Aaron Walsh Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:17:53 PM ET

 Escher’s work is very easy to spot because of his characteristics.

  The illusions

  Mostly black and white pencil

  Unusual objects

  Very creative and not like any others work

  Own unique style

Aaron Walsh Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:17:53 PM ET

   This artist had caught my eye with his amazing work,
which led to me to want to now more about him.

The illusions and and uniqueness of his works are like

no other.

The technique and amount of time he puts into his

works.

Aaron Walsh Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:17:53 PM ET

   He was given the nickname Mauk.

  Was born in Leewarden, Netherlands.

  He had been a sickly kid, and not good at school.

  He had a huge influence on science and art.

  Today many teachers use his methods to teach their students.

  In his life he had created over 2,000 sketches.

  Unlike most artist he was left handed.

  He had also illustrated books, designed tapestries, postage stamps, and murals.

Aaron Walsh Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:17:53 PM ET

   All of his influence had come from his mother and
father. They were the ones to push him through school
to receive a proper education. Escher had been a
terrible student, not being bad in class, but not doing or
understanding any of his work. Without the support of
his parents, Escher would have never become what he
is today.

Aaron Walsh Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:17:53 PM ET

Aaron Walsh Wednesday, February 9, 2011 1:17:53 PM ET