I think about what 10-year-old Tony would want that 40-year-old Tony can make. Tony DiTerlizzi maketonyyear Change image and share on social
I was a tremendous fan of the original Kenneth Grahame short story, 'The Reluctant Dragon.' Tony DiTerlizzi dragonfangrahame Change image and share on social
I've always been a chameleon from book to book, like a director who does different films in the best possible way. Tony DiTerlizzi bookchameleondirector Change image and share on social
The exciting thing about doing art for someone else's story is how I can translate their world through pictures, and that's always a pretty big challenge. Tony DiTerlizzi artbigchallenge Change image and share on social
The most challenging and exciting aspect is the outline and formation of the plot points. This is the stage where the notion of the story begins to take shape, and I can see glimpses of what is to come. Tony DiTerlizzi aspectbeginchallenge share on social
I loved stories as a kid, both being read to me and enjoying on my own. All these stories inspired my imagination, and that's what I have always aimed at doing for my readers: ignite their imaginations. Tony DiTerlizzi aimenjoyignite share on social
When I see how fast technology is advancing, my mind thinks of evolution and how organisms also have to evolve or adapt in order to, in their case, survive. Tony DiTerlizzi adaptadvancecase Change image and share on social
Usually, an author writes a manuscript that is handed in to the editor. The editor will then work with an art director to find just the right illustrator for the job, and off they go. Many times, the illustrator and author never meet. Tony DiTerlizzi artauthordirector share on social
I want my stories to be understood and enjoyed by anyone, so I need 'beta-readers' who will tell me when the plot is working or not working, and when my writing is concise or vague. Tony DiTerlizzi betaconciseenjoy Change image and share on social
When I was a kid, I loved to draw, and I was lucky because I had parents and teachers and grown-ups around who recognised and encouraged that. Tony DiTerlizzi drawencouragegrow Change image and share on social
