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Chris Van Allsburg Quotes

All Quotes Art Writing

An award does not change the quality of a book.

Caldecott Medal acceptance speech for The Polar Express, polarexpress.com. 1986.

I've always thought of the book as a visual art form, and it should represent a single artistic idea, which it does if you write your own material.

"Chris Van Allsburg on Picture Book Writing". Interview with Maryann Yin, www.adweek.com. October 28, 2011.

I think most people agree there is a component of skill in art making; you have to learn grammar before you learn how to write.

"All-star authors add stories to illustrator's vision". Interview with Christian DuChateau, www.cnn.com. November 11, 2011.