I live in a small world of gouache and brush and pen and ink. I'd like to explore the world of multiples - etching and prints. Maira Kalman brushetchexplore Change image and share on social
On my desk, I always have a lemon or a lime drying. I love the fragrance. Also, a Staedtler eraser, a brush for the eraser and a pencil sharpener. Maira Kalman brushdeskdry Change image and share on social
I have been working for over 30 years and am always wondering about where I am and where I am going. It does not stop and become a fixed event of achievement. Maira Kalman achievementeventfix Change image and share on social
The most inspiring objects are books. I have about 5,000 volumes in my home library. It's an unending source of visuals and ideas. Maira Kalman 000bookhome Change image and share on social
My short attention span has allowed me a life of diversity in work and place. Maira Kalman allowattentiondiversity Change image and share on social
It's almost impossible to reconcile the realities of how one feels during the day, hour by hour. But I approach things not cynically. Maira Kalman approachcynicallyday Change image and share on social
There is no kind of music I don't listen to. Everything good is interesting. I am as happy with a Bach fugue as I am with a record by Thelonious Monk. Maira Kalman bachfuguegood Change image and share on social
My sister is an artist and an interior designer. She went to high school for art. I went to high school for music. Maira Kalman artartistdesigner Change image and share on social
I don't believe in politics; I don't understand any of it. Maira Kalman politicunderstand Change image and share on social
My mother was the influence on me - my father was absent. He was a diamond dealer; he was doing wonderful things in the background, and women were left at home. So my mother really was in charge of everything: the ballet, dance lessons, piano lessons, and latkes. Maira Kalman absentbackgroundballet share on social
