10+ Mary Grandpre Quotes And Sayings

Following is our list of the best Mary Grandpre quotes and sayings.

In creating the Harry Potter artwork, I try to bring a certain amount of realism and believability to the characters and setting, but still add an element of wonder and the unknown. — Mary Grandpre

I grew up as this little Catholic girl who just wanted to make beautiful things. I expressed myself with paint. — Mary Grandpre

It's like a candy store for an illustrator, I connected with Harry pretty quickly and loved the way J.K. described everything; she's such a visually thinking person. You can't pass that up. — Mary Grandpre

I get to show the reader the essence of the book without giving anything away. — Mary Grandpre

When I'm not working on a children's book, I'm painting abstract paintings. That's probably the most joyous thing for me as an artist. But I do love children's books. — Mary Grandpre

I will be sad. I've gotten very attached to Harry and all that goes on in his world, I guess I'll just be kind of tasting every bit of it because it will be the last one. — Mary Grandpre

I was quite nauseous every day at school - I had some real stomach problems. The thing that saved me was sitting in church and trying to get into these statues and windows and colors. Truly, it transported me. And I can see it now in my own work - my pictures have kind of that look. — Mary Grandpre

I think kids need to be allowed to be more creative and learn more about artists these days, so I'm all about that. — Mary Grandpre

Awards are great, but they're not who you are, and pop culture isn't who you are. — Mary Grandpre

I loved to draw. I always did. I started when I was about five years old. — Mary Grandpre