I could cut silhouettes almost as soon as I could manage to hold
a pair of scissors. I could paint, too, and read, and recite; but these
things did not surprise anyone very much. But everybody was
astonished about the scissor cuts, which seemed a more unusual
accomplishment. The silhouettes were very much praised, and I
cut out silhouettes for all the birthdays in the family. Did anyone
warn me as to where this path would lead? Not in the least; I was
encouraged to continue.
Lotte Reiniger
Early film director and animator
Illustration by Robin Richesson, rrichesson@cdgia.com
Text by Marcy Froehlich, mfroehlich@cdgia.com