Neecy Twinem
H, Hot Air Balloon; Acrylic on Paper, Original art from E is for Enchantment, A NEw Mexico Alphabet, written by Helen Foster James and illustrated by Neecy Twinem. Published by Sleeping Bear Press. Copyright 2004
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Neecy Twinem is an award-winning
children's book author and illustrator
of over 26 published books. Her titles
are full of her richly-textured, brightly
colored artwork and simple text.
Neecy has illustrated for a variety of
markets, including puzzles, t-shirts,
greeting cards, classroom readers,
book covers and magazines. As well as
public murals and private collections.
Twinem is a regular speaker at schools,
conferences and literacy festivals across
the country. She loves to share the
process of creating books with children
and adults. She graduated with a fine
arts degree from the San Francisco
Art Institute. Neecy enjoys writing and
illustrating in the inspiring natural
surroundings of her new home studio
in the Sandia Mountains.