My grandmother was an unparalleled storyteller who gave me a preview of how life might turn out, and also fortified my empathy. Chris Ware empathyfortifygive Change image and share on social
During my Austin years, I was drawing a regular strip for the University Of Texas newspaper, going to school, delivering blood, and trying to change my approach and 'style' as much as I could, since I knew that I'd calcify as I got older. Chris Ware approachaustinblood share on social
As I've gotten older I've occasionally found myself nostalgic for earlier periods of solitude, though I realize that's also likely a false nostalgia, as I know there was nothing I wanted more during those periods than to not be alone, whatever that means. Chris Ware earlyfalsefind share on social
Sometimes I get worried I'm getting too caught up in the nauseatingly oily smoothness of my own line, when all I'm trying to do is make it as clear as possible. Chris Ware catchclearline Change image and share on social
There seems to be such a laziness in - and I hate to use this phrase - the modern world. Everything is pumped out so quickly so that you can read it while passing by, like billboards or those flashcards before movie shows. Chris Ware billboardflashcardhate share on social
Lately, I can't shake the feeling that I've been living a dream for the last 10 years or so; I can't account for most of my 20s, and I have to continually remind myself that certain people are dead now and many of my friends have children. Chris Ware 20saccountchild share on social
One of the things that appealed to me most about comics was that you can pick the ones you like and build your own personal pantheon. Chris Ware appealbuildcomic Change image and share on social
I think it has most to do with the way in which a story is told, whether it feels real either via the music of the telling or the 'honesty' of the story. Chris Ware felthonestymusic Change image and share on social
Comics, at least in periodical form, exist almost entirely free of any pretense; the critical world of art hardly touches them, and they're 100% personal. Chris Ware artcomiccritical Change image and share on social
Cartoons are not real drawings, because they are drawings intended to be read. Chris Ware cartoondrawingintend Change image and share on social
