Chris Van Allsburg Art Quotations

It seems to me that not only the writing in most children's books condescends to kids, but so does the art. I don't want to do that.

I've always thought of the book as a visual art form, and it should represent a single artistic idea, which it does if you write your own material.

I think most people agree there is a component of skill in art making; you have to learn grammar before you learn how to write.

Some artists claim praise is irrelevant in measuring the success of art, but I think it's quite relevant. Besides, it makes me feel great