I loved to draw. I always did. I started when I was about five years old.

- Mary Grandpre

I grew up as this little Catholic girl who just wanted to make beautiful things. I expressed myself with paint.

- 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 of tasting every bit of it because it …

- 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 add an el…

- 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.

- 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 illustrator. J.K. Rowling is very…

- Mary Grandpre

Awards are great, but they're not who you are, and pop culture isn't who you are.

- 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 and trying to get into the…

- 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 I do love …

- Mary Grandpre