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. Chris Van Allsburg agreeartcomponent Change image and share on social
The opportunity to create a small world between two pieces of cardboard, where time exists yet stands still, where people talk and I tell them what to say, is exciting and rewarding. Chris Van Allsburg cardboardcreateexcit Change image and share on social
When somebody says, 'This must be a children's book,' basically they're saying, 'You must be a child.' And so my answer is, 'Well, yes, I guess I am a child.' But I don't think of myself that way. Chris Van Allsburg answerbasicallybook Change image and share on social
I sculpted for four or five years. Mostly for my own amusement, I decided to do a picture book, and that was kind of a turning point. Chris Van Allsburg amusementbookdecide Change image and share on social
I have very positive memories of reading biographies of unusual Americans as a child. Chris Van Allsburg americanbiographychild Change image and share on social
My ideas are not meant to suggest dreams or reality, but a surreal quality. Chris Van Allsburg dreamideamean Change image and share on social
As much as I'd like to meet the tooth fairy on an evening walk, I don't really believe it can happen. Chris Van Allsburg evenfairyhappen Change image and share on social
Santa is our culture's only mythic figure truly believed in by a large percentage of the population. It's a fact that most of the true believers are under eight years old, and that's a pity. Chris Van Allsburg believebelieverculture Change image and share on social
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. Chris Van Allsburg artbookchild Change image and share on social
I'm always a bit disappointed when I've finished working on a book. Chris Van Allsburg bitebookdisappoint Change image and share on social