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
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
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 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
I don't like plots. I don't know what a plot means. I can't stand the idea of anything that starts in the beginning - you know, 'beginning, middle and end.' Maira Kalman beginendidea 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
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
