Asked Quote by Chris Van Allsburg
“People have asked me a lot, 'What comes first? The pictures or the story? The story or the picture?' It's hard to describe because often they seem to come at the same time. I'm seeing images while I'm thinking of the story.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Creative Process, date unknown
Describes the intertwined nature of visual and narrative creation.
In simple terms: Images and stories arise together.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both mediums.
Themes
creativity
storytelling
visual art
Mood
curious
reflective
Type
creative
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing
- illustration
- film development
- advertising campaigns
Key Concepts
interdependence
imagination
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you start with a visual or a narrative?
- How can you balance both?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes one medium dominates, causing imbalance.
