Illustrator Christian Robinson
These books are in our Meramec library! You may have even checked one out or have them on your bookshelf at home. One of the reasons you might recognize them is by their colorful COLLAGED illustrations by Award Winning (2016 Caldecott Honoree, Newbery Medal winner) Illustrator Christian Robinson. 
Let's find out more about this artist and his creative process.
What first made you excited about art?
As a child, I loved making things: drawings, paintings, sculpture, anything I could get my hands on. Creativity allowed me to be in charge, to make my own rules, and create my own little world on paper.
Where do you find inspiration for your illustrations?
Where do you find inspiration for your illustrations?
Epic question! So many things inspire me: children’s book illustration and graphic art from the ‘50s and ‘60s, nature, simplicity, cities, children’s art, animation, fine art, music … I could keep going.
What does your workspace look like?
I work in an old warehouse that’s been converted into a shared artist studio.
What materials do you most like to use?
What materials do you most like to use?
I love working in collage. Last Stop on Market Street was produced using a mix of paint and collage. Other books I’ve illustrated like The Smallest Girl in the Smallest Grade, written by Justin Roberts, were created in colored pencil. I have the most fun by experimenting and trying all sorts of different mediums and techniques.
What design resources would you recommend to young artists?
What design resources would you recommend to young artists?
Not sure if this is a design resource, but I’m obsessed with Pinterest and collecting images that inspire me. The best design resource would have to be a museum or library though. That’s where I go when I need to recharge and find a spark of inspiration.
Think about how what Christian Robinson just said connects with the idea of the creativity bank account we talked about at the beginning of the year. Look how Christian Robinson surrounds himself with inspiration.
Do you keep an inspiration board in your current studio space?
Do you keep an inspiration board in your current studio space?
Yes!
What’s the best name for a color that you’ve ever heard?
Pleased as Punch; it’s a very happy red.
Artists have many reasons for creating art. Listen for some of the reasons Christian creates? Listen for how he get started with his drawings? Does his start remind you of our skill-builder thumbnails.
As you think about yourself as an ARTIST....
How might you tell a story with your pictures?
Is collage a way for you to express an idea?
PASTE PAPER DEMONSTRATION - 2ND -5TH GRADE
Resources:
https://www.readbrightly.com/meet-illustrator-christian-robinson/
https://www.artofthepicturebook.com/-check-in-with/2015/10/31/an-interview-with-christian-robinson
http://lorrieabdo.blogspot.com/2010/10/life-of-sheet-of-paste-painted-paper.html
http://www.paintedpaperart.com/
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