Chris Van Allsburg is quite famous for his artwork. Over the years he has mentioned many artists that he admires and many artists that have influenced him. Check out our links to some of Chris' favorite artists. They include:

• Jan Vermeer, the seventeenth century Dutch painter, considered by many to be one of the greatest European painters of all time.
• Edgar Degas, the famous French Impressionist, known for his paintings, sculptures, and pastels.
• Georges Seurat, the French neo-Impressionist who perfected a technique called Pointillism, which used tiny brush strokes and dots to create extraordinary effects of light and color.
• Maxfield Parrish, the popular American painter and illustrator who created many memorable and fantastic images.
• Edward Hopper, the famous twentieth century American painter, known for his moody cityscapes and landscapes.