I'm in a complete state of panic before I begin something because I'm sure that it's going to be a complete disaster. I'm going to do a worse job than anybody could ever imagine anybody doing on the planet Earth. Maira Kalman badlybegincomplete share on social
I still do have the little lunch bag that my mother made out of a towel and embroidered with my name on it for when I went to kindergarten. Maira Kalman bagembroiderkindergarten Change image and share on social
If I could never work again and I could just listen to music and walk, I'd be very, very happy. Maira Kalman happylistenmusic Change image and share on social
My workspace is defined by books, ephemera, quiet and light. I don't have a computer, telephone or a fax machine there. Maira Kalman bookcomputerdefine 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
I don't like anything permanent; I have to be able to flee. You have to be able to flee at a moment's notice. Maira Kalman fleemomentnotice Change image and share on social
I truly believe there's always a solution to every problem. Maira Kalman problemsolution Change image and share on social
I like Thomas Jefferson, though he intimidated me. I thought he would have been very tough to be around. I don't know if he had such a sense of humor. Maira Kalman humorintimidatejefferson 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
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
