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Samwise Jo is a mixed media illustrator. Her traditional media illustrations are layered inks and paints on a wide range of papers and materials. When she illustrates digitally, she draws directly into Clip Studio Paint EX with a stylus and a Huion drawing pad. All art from SJ Winkler is 100% human-made.
Her writing is also 100% human-made. Real Books by Real People.
Samantha (sometimes called SamWise Jo) is an award-winning writer, illustrator, and cancer survivor in love with nature, fantasy, and absurdist humor.
As a military kid, she's lived-in or visited most of the United States, making her mixed media art style a true melting pot of experiences and influences.
When she's not creating books, she's painting commissions, murals, reading, studying film, playing Zelda, or finding any excuse to visit a hiking trail.
She currently lives in Florence, Oregon, USA.
SJ Winkler
Writing, Illustration, Book Design
Editing, Art Direction
Illustrated Books
Every Other Christmas by Katie Otey
Sister by Leia M. Johnson
Izzy's (Almost) Epic Day by Katie Otey
Sasquatch. Ninja. Clown. by John Bowen
I am a Giant by PG Rutledge
Memberships
Kids Comics Unite
SCBWI
"Have a Weird Day"
~ Dad Winkler
Recent Books
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