When I left art school and went in search of work, visiting publishers and showing them my drawings and illustrations, I was met with a polite and sometimes enthusiastic response but no commissions. Chris Riddell artcommissiondrawing Change image and share on social
I'm calling myself 'The Doodler,' and with the simple addition of a small burglar's mask, I achieve utter anonymity. Chris Riddell achieveadditionanonymity Change image and share on social
I want to show how much fun you can have drawing... parents and children can draw together as a wonderful shared activity. Chris Riddell activitychilddraw Change image and share on social
As a child, I copied Tenniel's illustrations from 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' obsessively, particularly his drawing of the white rabbit in waistcoat and frockcoat, umbrella tucked under one arm and a fob watch in paw, a look of suppressed panic in his eye. Chris Riddell adventurealicearm share on social
In the digital future, texts will be annotated visually, animated and illustrated like never before. The austere 'prayer book' paper that permitted the space for Shepard's illustrations to Pepys' diaries is now being recreated in the digital era. Chris Riddell animateannotateaustere share on social
As the Kindle's dread grip on digital publishing is challenged by tablet computers and Android smartphones, with their bright screens and high resolution, the need for illustration is growing. Chris Riddell androidbrightchallenge Change image and share on social
I want to bring drawing back to the basics, make it about the pleasure that it can afford and remove the notion that it's some kind of precious or difficult activity. It's another way of telling a story. Chris Riddell activityaffordback share on social
No politician would ever comment on a cartoon unless it was to show what a great sense of humour they have, that they can laugh at themselves. Chris Riddell cartooncommentgreat Change image and share on social
The computer is a tool, just like pencil or charcoal, allowing illustrators to manipulate images from their sketchbooks. Chris Riddell allowcharcoalcomputer Change image and share on social
I think stories can grow out of the visual. It can be an engine for literacy. Chris Riddell enginegrowliteracy Change image and share on social
