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At first, I see pictures of a story in my mind. Then creating the story comes from asking questions of myself.
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"At first, I see pictures of a story in my mind. Then creating the story comes from asking questions of myself. I guess you might call it the 'what if - what then' approach to writing and illustration"

- Chris Van Allsburg

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This quote by Chris Van Allsburg speaks with the imaginative process of composing and highlighting. He discusses that he first sees pictures of a story in his mind, and after that he produces the story by asking himself concerns. This is a type of imaginative issue resolving, as he is utilizing the "what if - what then" method to come up with ideas. This approach permits him to explore different possibilities and come up with imaginative services. By asking himself questions, he is able to come up with a story that is distinct and fascinating. This quote talks to the power of imagination and how it can be utilized to produce something new and interesting. It also demonstrates how important it is to ask questions and check out different possibilities when creating something.

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Chris Van Allsburg This quote is written / told by Chris Van Allsburg somewhere between June 18, 1949 and today. He was a famous Author from USA. The author also have 10 other quotes.

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