The computer is a tool, just like pencil or charcoal, allowing illustrators to manipulate images from their sketchbooks. Chris Riddell allowcharcoalcomputer Change image and share on social
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 achieveaddresscare share on social
Fans write to us via our publisher and more than ever via the Internet, blogs and fan sites, and good writers should be actively seeking out that interaction. Gone are the days when writers are dead or hidden away in dusty attics; nowadays, you've got to get out there. Chris Riddell activelyatticblog share on social
I'm calling myself 'The Doodler,' and with the simple addition of a small burglar's mask, I achieve utter anonymity. Chris Riddell achieveadditionanonymity Change image and share on social
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 beginchildcommunity share on social
In the digital future, texts will be annotated visually, animated and illustrated like never before. The austere 'prayer book' paper that permitted the space for Shepard's illustrations to Pepys' diaries is now being recreated in the digital era. Chris Riddell animateannotateaustere share on social
Roald Dahl worked with other illustrators, but it was only when he teamed up with Quentin Blake that the chemistry began to fizz. Quentin Blake is Britain's greatest living illustrator and has that special talent all the great illustrators have, of unobtrusive brilliance. Chris Riddell beginblakebrilliance share on social
The writing process isn't something I'm in love with. I'm an illustrator who writes. Chris Riddell illustratorloveprocess Change image and share on social
