Age Quote by Daniel Clowes
“I started drawing at a very young age. Writing a story wasn't satisfying, but to actually draw our own world - it's like controlling your own dreams.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic creators, 2015
Creating visual stories lets you shape reality like a dream, offering deeper fulfillment than writing alone.
In simple terms: Drawing lets you control a dreamlike world.
Key Takeaway
Embrace visual storytelling for richer expression.
Themes
creativity
imagination
fulfillment
Mood
inspired
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- comic creation
- personal projects
- visual design
- storyboarding
Key Concepts
visual narrative
dream control
artistic expression
Questions to Reflect On
- How does visual creation change your perception of reality?
- What dreams can you bring to life through art?
A Different Perspective
May not apply to those who prefer textual mediums.
![“When people look at my work, they often say, “Your picture is so good. I can’t even draw a straight line.” I think everyone can learn to draw. The important thing is to keep trying, keep drawing. […] Young children make marvelous pictures. There is nothing they can’t draw. They paint and draw from…” quote by Alice Provensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c65/alice-provensen-84348_children_when-people-look-at-my-work-they-often-s_978720.jpg)
![“It isn’t until an adult criticizes the picture and makes derogatory comments … that children lose their confidence and stop drawing. If young people spent as much time drawing as they do learning [the] alphabet … they would all make good pictures and maybe never even need to draw a straight line.” quote by Alice Provensen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/80f/alice-provensen-84348_children_it-isn-t-until-an-adult-criticizes-the-p_1091979.jpg)
