“I do think it's important to expose kids to artists.” ThinkingImportantKidsArtist Author:Jerry Pinkney
“I have to believe that when I finish a project, that I will not only grow as an artist, but as a person.” BelievePersonsArtistGrowsProjects Author:Jerry Pinkney
“African American writers and artists, by the very nature of what they do, will actually enhance or bring together people in a way that might be very, very healthy.” PeopleWayMightTogetherArtistHealthyAfrican AmericanAmerican Writer Author:Jerry Pinkney
“A sense of community has always been important to me. I understood very early that I could not grow as an artist or as a person without being connected to institutions and clients that served the community.” PersonsImportantArtistGrowsCommunityUnderstoodInstitutionsConnectedClients Author:Jerry Pinkney
“I wanted to show that an African-American artist could make it in this country on a national level in the graphic arts. I want to be a strong role model for my family and for other African Americans.” WantArtCountryShowsWantedArtistStrongLevelsRolesModelsMy FamilyAfrican AmericanRole ModelsGraphicGraphic Art Author:Jerry Pinkney
