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Chris Riddell Quotes

As a child, I copied Tenniel’s illustrations from ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ obsessively, particularly his drawing of the white rabbit in waistcoat and frockcoat, umbrella tucked under one arm and a fob watch in paw, a look of suppressed panic in his eye Picture Quote #1

I want to bring drawing back to the basics, make it about the pleasure that it can afford and remove the notion that it’s some kind of precious or difficult activity. It’s another way of telling a story Picture Quote #1

I’m not a painter by any stretch of the imagination; I’m a dyed-in-the-wool traditional illustrator, and I begin with black and white. If I need colour, I add it over the top. There’s a calligraphic element to it... it’s about the texture of lines on the page Picture Quote #1

The ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ have been favourites of mine since my childhood when I misread ‘Aslan’ as ‘Alsatian’ and was struck by the genius of naming a lion after a dog! Picture Quote #1

School librarians play such an enormous role in bringing children to books they are going to enjoy. It’s a magic alchemy when that works Picture Quote #1

A drop in younger children visiting libraries is of great concern. As children’s laureate, I am passionate about the role of libraries, both in schools and in the wider community. They are unique places where children can begin their journey as readers, as well as being creative hubs Picture Quote #1

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When I left art school and went in search of work, visiting publishers and showing them my drawings and illustrations, I was met with a polite and sometimes enthusiastic response but no commissions Picture Quote #1

I want to put the joy of creativity, of drawing every day, of having a go and being surprised at what one can achieve with just a pencil and an idea at the heart of my term as laureate. I want to make sure people have fun whilst addressing fundamental issues I care about passionately Picture Quote #1

I would like to say to children, ‘Don’t stop drawing. Don’t tell yourself you can’t draw.’ Everyone can draw. If you make a mark on a page, you can draw Picture Quote #1

I want to show how much fun you can have drawing... parents and children can draw together as a wonderful shared activity Picture Quote #1

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As a child, I copied Tenniel’s illustrations from ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ obsessively, particularly his drawing of the white rabbit in waistcoat and frockcoat, umbrella tucked under one arm and a fob watch in paw, a look of suppressed panic in his eye. (Chris Riddell Quotes) I want to bring drawing back to the basics, make it about the pleasure that it can afford and remove the notion that it’s some kind of precious or difficult activity. It’s another way of telling a story. (Chris Riddell Quotes) I’m not a painter by any stretch of the imagination; I’m a dyed-in-the-wool traditional illustrator, and I begin with black and white. If I need colour, I add it over the top. There’s a calligraphic element to it... it’s about the texture of lines on the page. (Chris Riddell Quotes) The ‘Chronicles of Narnia’ have been favourites of mine since my childhood when I misread ‘Aslan’ as ‘Alsatian’ and was struck by the genius of naming a lion after a dog! (Chris Riddell Quotes) School librarians play such an enormous role in bringing children to books they are going to enjoy. It’s a magic alchemy when that works. (Chris Riddell Quotes) A drop in younger children visiting libraries is of great concern. As children’s laureate, I am passionate about the role of libraries, both in schools and in the wider community. They are unique places where children can begin their journey as readers, as well as being creative hubs. (Chris Riddell Quotes) When I left art school and went in search of work, visiting publishers and showing them my drawings and illustrations, I was met with a polite and sometimes enthusiastic response but no commissions. (Chris Riddell Quotes) I want to put the joy of creativity, of drawing every day, of having a go and being surprised at what one can achieve with just a pencil and an idea at the heart of my term as laureate. I want to make sure people have fun whilst addressing fundamental issues I care about passionately. (Chris Riddell Quotes) I would like to say to children, ‘Don’t stop drawing. Don’t tell yourself you can’t draw.’ Everyone can draw. If you make a mark on a page, you can draw. (Chris Riddell Quotes) I want to show how much fun you can have drawing... parents and children can draw together as a wonderful shared activity. (Chris Riddell Quotes)