Adrian, Jackie: - Jackie Adrian is an author and illustrator who creates work focused on celebrating human connection. She currently resides in the suburbs of DC but has lived in six different states and has traveled to more than 30 countries. This slightly nomadic existence has affected her work, giving her perspective on the stabilizing or "root"commonalities we can find in different cultures and landscapes. Her art and writing aim to celebrate this with vivid color combinations and uplifting words of affirmation. Her art is playful while her words are soul-stabilizing.After earning a degree in Marketing, and then an MBA, she worked in marketing and business development for 20 years. The shift to art kept calling, so in 2021 she started drifting toward her artistic visions. Connect with the author by visiting www.jackieadrian.com or following along on Instagram @jackieadrian_art.