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.Chicken Soup for the Soul author.
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 that first book is 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 available at GrandmaJosCardShop.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!
