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> [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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/when-i-m-not-working-on-a-children-s-book-i-m-painting-abstract/)

[Mary GrandPre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-grandpre/)

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## More by 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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/i-was-quite-nauseous-every-day-at-school-i-had-some-real-stomach/)

[Mary GrandPre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/it-s-like-a-candy-store-for-an-illustrator-i-connected-with-harry/)

[Mary Grandpre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/when-i-m-not-working-on-a-children-s-book-i-m-painting-abstract/)

[Mary GrandPre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-grandpre/)

> [I loved to draw. I always did. I started when I was about five years old.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/i-loved-to-draw-i-always-did-i-started-when-i-was-about-five-years-old/)

[Mary GrandPre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/i-think-kids-need-to-be-allowed-to-be-more-creative-and-learn-more/)

[Mary GrandPre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/i-will-be-sad-i-ve-gotten-very-attached-to-harry-and-all-that-goes-on/)

[Mary Grandpre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-grandpre/)

> [I grew up as this little Catholic girl who just wanted to make beautiful things. I expressed myself with paint.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/i-grew-up-as-this-little-catholic-girl-who-just-wanted-to-make/)

[Mary GrandPre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-grandpre/)

> [In creating the Harry Potter artwork, I try to bring a certain amount of realism and believability to the characters and setting, but still…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/in-creating-the-harry-potter-artwork-i-try-to-bring-a-certain-amount/)

[Mary Grandpre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-grandpre/)

> [Awards are great, but they're not who you are, and pop culture isn't who you are.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/awards-are-great-but-they-re-not-who-you-are-and-pop-culture-isn-t/)

[Mary GrandPre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-grandpre/)

> [I get to show the reader the essence of the book without giving anything away.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/i-get-to-show-the-reader-the-essence-of-the-book-without-giving/)

[Mary Grandpre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-grandpre/)

> [When I illustrate a cover or a book, I draw upon what the author tells me; that's how I see my responsibility as an…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/mary-grandpre/when-i-illustrate-a-cover-or-a-book-i-draw-upon-what-the-author-tells/)

[Mary GrandPre](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mary-grandpre/)

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