Neecy Twinem
Q, Albuquerque; Acrylic on Paper original art from the book: 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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New Mexico artist, 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.