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 artcommissiondrawing Change image and share on social
I'm interested in illustration in all its forms. Not only in books for children but in posters, prints and performance as a way of drawing people into books and stories. Chris Riddell bookchilddraw Change image and 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
As the Kindle's dread grip on digital publishing is challenged by tablet computers and Android smartphones, with their bright screens and high resolution, the need for illustration is growing. Chris Riddell androidbrightchallenge Change image and share on social
No politician would ever comment on a cartoon unless it was to show what a great sense of humour they have, that they can laugh at themselves. Chris Riddell cartooncommentgreat 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
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
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
Wherever there are words, let there be pictures. Chris Riddell pictureword Change image and share on social
I think stories can grow out of the visual. It can be an engine for literacy. Chris Riddell enginegrowliteracy Change image and share on social
