My Journey

I am a self-taught author and artist. My skills have developed from reading books, observing life, having a family, and dreaming my wild dreams.

Since childhood, I've expressed my vivid dreams and inspirations through visual art. But, in recent years, I've added writing to my creative toolbox.

I have journaled, jotting thoughts in my studio log while working on art in my old Airstream trailer, but writing as a creative outlet never crossed my mind.

One morning, I awoke from an intense dream where I found myself in a strange and intriguing world.

As usual, when I got out of bed, I did a quick sketch relating to the dream.

But that morning was anything but usual. I felt driven to write about the characters and experiences in this night world, and the story flowed out of me in a way I didn't know was possible.

After two weeks and three more dreams involving the main characters, I had written over 17,000 words, not realizing that the piece would eventually turn into an illustrated novel.

So here I am, traveling the path of a writer/artist, leading me through the most exciting experience of my life.

Visual Artist site: www.janetrayner.com