i'm a long time painter who has written and illustrated numerous picture books, including LITTLE GORILLA, THE DANCING MAN AND RABBIT'S GOOD NEWS. one novel, BUTTERFLIES AND LIZARDS, BERYL AND ME, a second novel is being seen. ialso have a book of personal essays called, THE SKY AND ME, which is abvailable on my web-site. i am always beginning, hello. i'm a long time apainter who has also written and/illustrated numerous picture books, one novel and a book of personal essays, the latter available on my web-site. i'm a mom of a daughter and three sons, and grandma of six grandchildren. my statement and bio can be seen on my web-site. all best wishes to all. from ruth/rooti i