I’m afraid that, if I try to count the number of picture book creators who have visited this site in the past six years, I’ll be here all day. I’ve done quite a few Q&As, to say the least. But today is a “first” for 7-Imp. Unless you count the photographs Chris Raschka used to answer some of his questions or Deborah Freedman’s illustrated responses to the Pivot Questionnaire (hi, chicken), this is the first time an interviewee has sent illustrated responses to his answers. Well, most of them. “Although some of them are in written form,” Chilean-born illustrator Claudio Muñoz told me, “I have given most of my answers the way I communicate best — that is, with my drawings.”
And that makes this illustration junkie very happy. In fact, here’s what happened when I asked if he could tell me what he likes to have for breakfast daily:
Dear Jules,
Yours is such a lovely idea carried out with much good humour, kindness and generosity.
Thank you so much, it was a huge, unusual pleasure.
Claudio.
OH! A perfect way to start the day. I LOVE that it’s watercolor that’s so rich and deep - it’s amazing. And I REALLY WANT TIA ISA’S CAR. But, I’ll settle for mooning over the drawings some more.
Also, Chilean eggs? I am SO there…
I love all of Claudio’s answers.
Brilliant from top to bottom. Had to laugh at the “Barry Manilow” answer. Have been wanting to see Tia Isa for a long time — heard such great things about it. LOVE the Pivot response!! Claudio is my new hero :). Thanks so much.
I’m a fan of Claudio’s art, and I love his illustrations in response to some of the questions. The school visits and teaching ones, in particular, made me laugh out loud.
Love the publishing skulls.
I can only say that this interview proves that I was a very lucky author to have Claudio’s work in partnership with my story. What a talent! Gracias por todo, Claudio!
I so enjoyed reading this delightful, creative interview. It is a sincere pleasure to make the acquaintance of Claudio Munoz. I really need to see some of these titles “in the flesh”. And I am anxious to add a couple to my personal collection. Thanks to both of you. What a glorious end to the day!
Impossibly luscious colors and dynamic compositions. Many thanks for introducing me to this wonderful illustrator!
This was such an enjoyable interview to experience! Thank you, Jules, and thank you, Claudio Muñoz.
–Farida