Jody Bergsma - Artist Bio - Ever since her childhood in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, Jody Bergsma has been drawn to create paintings from her imagination. She first established herself as a professional artist in the field of children's fantasy illustration, but as she grew older she felt a strong desire to develop a new style of work, inspired by trips to art museums and her close relationship with the natural world, she created her Natural Elements paintings which weave myths, wildlife and cultural symbols into a unique and inspiring vision. Today, Bergsma's distinctive watercolor artwork and award-winning children's books are sold throughout the English-speaking world.