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| John Nez / About Me: |
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I've illustrated over 50 books of every sort, from toddler board books to historical non-fiction. I'm now also writing and illustrating my own picture books and interactive e-book apps, which is a lot of fun. I work in Photoshop and Illustrator, which greatly expand the illustrator's toolbox. The combination of traditional and digital mediums allows for amazing new possiblities... and lots of fun. I also use acrylics, watercolors, pencils and inks. Most of my drawing is done on real paper and then processed in the computer.
My Uncle Edwin Schmidt was a commercial artist. He inspired me to try to become an artist. He lived in a beautiful house outside of Philadelphia and made wonderful paintings. I made this this linked page about his great artwork. And ever since I began freelancing in New York I've kept at it. I guess there must be something about it that I like. But for the last 30 years I've lived in Seattle, where I enjoy the natural wonders of the Northwest with my family. In case you're curious, the surname Nez is derived from the original Slovenian Knez. 'Knez' is used as a common translation of "prince" in Croatian and Serbian literature. And I thought it was just short for 'Knave'.
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