Episode 244 - Jacqui C Smith

Illustrator Jacqui C. Smith creates unique artwork that showcases diversity amongst women of color. After graduating from Columbia College of Chicago with a B.A. in Traditional Animation, Jacqui headed to Burbank California to begin her journey as a freelance artist.  In the last ten years, Jacqui's created children's books and illustrations for self-publishers, publishing companies, and businesses including Duck Studios Animation, Disney, YWCA, and more. When she's not working on commissions, you can find Jacqui at festivals and conventions throughout Los Angeles and selling her artwork at boutiques and galleries across the U.S. Also, Jacqui's created four coloring books, "Know Yourself: A Coloring Book for Girls (& Women)", that focus on positive self-identity and relaxation for women and girls of color.  Find Jacqui's work on Instagram and her Website.