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Cody Frusher
Cody has always enjoyed inspiring others to do great things. He's been sketching characters from his imagination since he was very young. He is interested in all things creative, studying both in school and through private lessons to develop his skills. People know him for his smile, for being very tall, and for always drawing in a little sketch book.
He studied graphic design at Oklahoma State University-Okmulgee. Cody has worked on educational projects like the preservation of the Cherokee language and film production for high school students. A lot of his imagery comes from first-hand experiences. Traveling to some of the world's most remote locations has provided Cody with a bag of sights, sounds, smells, tastes, and textures to help him illustrate.
He now lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he can be found working in his garden or starting a new painting. He plans to continue illustrating and traveling in search of awe-inspiring sights and new friends to meet. Cody hopes to eventually create art that brings out the best in people and makes the world a better place.
Tabitha Smith
Tabitha Smith is an award-winning illustrator and graphic designer who lives in Oklahoma with her husband Aaron, three cats, and their dog, Bellatrix. Horace the Tortoise is her first illustrated book, and she eats cereal without milk.
