I don't think about it that much, but sometimes I am surprised by that. I sometimes wonder why I didn't turn out to be the kind of picture-book writer who has stuffed animals that go with their books. That would be okay with me.
Lynne Rae PerkinsIt's one of my favorite times of day. I'll have an array of notes, things that I want to think about. Something will start to take shape, and I'll play around with it. It's not usually an intense time. It's sort of a playful time. But it's when some really good thoughts arise.
Lynne Rae PerkinsIdeas mostly come from the work itself. Often when I'm drawing, the words will be bouncing around in my head, and when I'm writing, ideas about the drawing happen.
Lynne Rae PerkinsIn the bedroom time I have generated thoughts, and then in the studio I take those thoughts and try to shape them into something.
Lynne Rae Perkins