About the Book:
Light + Life is EMYO’s remarkable collection of poetry and art. Striving to look for beauty in each day, she often finds that in art—and in life—the little things are actually the big things. Light + Life is a stroll through the seasons, a rainy day read, and a treasury of inspiration you can throw into your bag all in one. Filled with poetry, paintings, and activities and tips to help you bring more art into your life, this book is the perfect way for any admirer of EMYO to welcome her work into their home.
Marisol’s Dress is a gorgeously illustrated children’s book inspired by her own family’s journey. In the midst of a revolution, young Marisol is forced to flee the life she knows and loves in vibrant Cuba, leaving her parents and most of her treasured belongings behind. With just one doll and her favorite white dress, Marisol struggles to adapt to life in America. But Marisol soon realizes that what she didn’t leave behind is her powerful confidence and ingenuity. Both timely and timeless, this book leaves young readers moved to face hardship with the courage and creativity of Marisol.
About the Author:
“Let’s get our hands dirty and make stuff.”
That’s the family motto of impressionist artist Emily “EMYO” Ozier. A Tennessee girl with Cuban roots, EMYO has lived a life full of art. From paper dolls wearing napkin dresses to a 3D house for a family of painted bumblebees, EMYO spent her childhood creating.
Today, EMYO lives and creates art alongside her husband and six children on a grassy piece of land in Tennessee. Her art is featured in galleries across the country, all the way from Palm Beach to Portland, Maine, and is collected far and wide. Her paintings are layered with inspiration. From her Cuban heritage and her impressionist training to the love, laughter, and gratitude that fills her home.