Jory MasonJory Mason always aspired to illustrate a children's book like her Grandfather, John R. Neill the Royal Illustrator of 34 volumes of Oz. Jory is an accomplished art director/graphic designer who is now focusing on her first love, painting. She is entusiastic about teaching art and sharing new creative ideas. She is an award winning painter exhibiting in Boston, New York, North Carolina, and New Mexico. Her work has been showcased in Strokes of Genius 8: Exploring Texture! by North Light Books. The Contemporary Art Curator Magazine, "Collector's Vision International Art Award" was given to Jory as "an artist who has achieved a body of work of major cultural significance, 2021." She attended L'Instituto D'Arte in Italy where she had her first solo exhibition. It was completely sold out. She later studied at the New England School of Art/Design and Mass College of Art. She has attained "Master Pastel Painter" status with the International Association of Pastel Societies and has led workshops both nationally and abroad. Read More Read Less