Go out and find a copy of 'The Shrinking Of Treehorn' and its sequel, 'Treehorn's Treasure.' Written by Florence Parry Heide and illustrated by the great Edward Gorey, master of the gothic and the macabre, these books are small masterpieces. Chris Riddell bookcopyedward share on social
Wherever there are words, let there be pictures. Chris Riddell pictureword Change image and share on social
I want to show how much fun you can have drawing... parents and children can draw together as a wonderful shared activity. Chris Riddell activitychilddraw Change image and share on social
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 adventurealicearm share on social
Lose your inhibitions about drawing and just do it. Chris Riddell drawinhibitionlose Change image and share on social
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 activityaffordback share on social
I don't feel uncomfortable in forbidding institutions, and work with, say, prisons or psychiatric institutions could be one of the things that evolve out of the Laureateship. Chris Riddell evolvefeelforbid Change image and share on social
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 childdrawmake Change image and share on social
Do you have hands? Excellent. That's a good start. Can you hold a pencil? Great. If you have a sketchbook, open it and start by making a line, a mark, wherever. Doodle. Chris Riddell doodleexcellentgood Change image and share on social
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 alchemybookbring Change image and share on social
