I began illustrating children's books because of a growing disillusionment with the sort of work I was doing in the advertising industry.… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
People kept asking, 'What's your market?' I've got no idea at all other than me, an eleven year old kid in a 56-year-old body.… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
I was eight when we came to Australia. It was five amazing weeks onboard this ship - it was the Northern Star. — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
It was always that detail that drove me. Ever since I was a little kid, I used to get into the nitty gritty... when… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
I was born in Amersham, England on 6/4/58. My family moved to Australia when I was eight, and I went to Box Hill High… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
I was always interested in art at school, and after year twelve, senior year, I spent three years studying graphic design at college. I… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
Whilst I love still hiding... games and puzzles to play, I'm not as imprisoned by that need to fill every corner with detail. — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
I guess I don't come to the work without baggage. I have an idea of what I want my pictures to look like in… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
You know I'm a bit of a dag because I listen to classical music. I recently bought myself an iPod and downloaded every piece… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
Ever since I was a kid, I might have been eleven or twelve. I'd be telling anyone who would listen that when I grew… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
Being an artist, its all a journey, and you learn where the subtle patterns lie. — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
Whether one likes it or not, the screen is a profoundly important source of imagery and storytelling for this generation. For me, books remain… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
I guess I dont come to the work without baggage. I have an idea of what I want my pictures to look like in… — Graeme Base Copy Share Image
