About the Author

Drawing has been in my blood since childhood. Painting entered the mix in art school.

After my infant daughter suffered traumatic injury in a car accident, I set my whole being to use art, music, language, travel, physical therapy and lots of love
to help her recover.

This took a lot of energy; one of my touchstones was my work as an artist.
Drawing and painting settled my heart and restored my confidence.

The characters in the eBooks came as a surprise to me; the pen followed them onto the page. They were a conduit for the confusions and dilemmas of life, its moods and faces, joys and sorrows.

In a more contemplative vein, the paintings are an exploration of the element of space and the luminous stillness which underlies all experience. The prairie skies of my youth continue to inspire a sense of ease and unimpeded vastness.

To see the paintings, please go to www.saatchi-gallery.co.uk

Please write to me at joanie@netpresspublishing.com or comment on the blog.