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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.