“I try not to respond with a pep talk, such as, "Everyone has talent, just try, you'll see." I skirt those kinds of answers.” TryingKindAnswersTalentSkirtsPepPep Talk Author:Jerry Pinkney
“Drawing creates its own kind of private space. Coupled with certain interests that I want to speak to in my art, it's really kind of a safe haven for me. Creating art is not only a comfort zone, but also a way of speaking to my passions.” WayWantKindArtCertainPassionSpeakInterestSpaceHavensComfortSafeCreatingArt IsDrawingZoneComfort ZoneMy PassionSafe HavenCreating Art Author:Jerry Pinkney
“I've tried to use the recognition as validation that I'm doing the kind of work that people are interested in and to feel that my work is a contribution.” PeopleFeelsKindUseRecognitionContributionValidation Author:Jerry Pinkney
