My Wordy Self
I love words and little phrases that make me laugh out loud or think twice about something. I tend to hear and see things differently than others. We'll call it "creative twists on the ordinary."I have always had a passion for children’s literature and have collected ideas for as long as I can remember. If you are looking for me in any bookstore, you will find me in the picture book section, wishing I had thought of that! All it takes is a spark, an idea, and the determination to never let go of your dream. That's where I am now, finding ways to put my lifelong passions together into something tangible and share them with others. Library Advocate for Preschoolers (LAP) certification October 2023.My Artsy Self
When I was a kid, I loved to draw cartoons. Enter Life. Exit Art. (Shame on me.) Many years later, when I finally started writing the picture books I always wanted to write, the thought of illustrating them seemed unimaginable. But I gave it a try and it's my most popular book so far. Not so sure it's the drawings, but it worked. 10 books in, I've been told I have Imposter Syndrome, because I am usually the most surprised by what I create! I am just the vessel.
Now I draw or paint something almost every day, both cartoony and realistic work. I have a line of greeting cards and note cards, which has led to two Etsy shops. One for downloading and printing your own: JoHudsonPrintables.Etsy.com. And a small shop where I will send them to you WhistlingMoonPress.Etsy.com.
Where will the art trail lead me? I don't know, but I'm looking forward to being surprised each and every day!
