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Just Be You by Ann Louise Ramsey
2009
EVVY Award Winner (Colorado Independent Publishers Association)
2009 COVR Visionary Award Finalist (Coalition of Visionary
Resources)
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a Cocker Spaniel named Honey's delightful journey of self-discovery
in Ann Louise Ramsey's magical children's picture book Just Be You
CONTACT:
Ann Louise Ramsey
P. O. Box 317
New Castle, CO 81647
(970) 618-1748
ann@just-be-u.com
www.just-be-u.com
Ramsey book earns second place award
April
3,
2009 - Glenwood Springs Post Independent
Glenwood Springs, Colorado
BUSINESS
SPOTLIGHT
The 2009 EVVY Awards were presented to this year's winners at
the CIPA Book Awards Banquet held March 28, preceding the annual
CIPA College
held at the Red Lion Hotel in Denver.
Ramsey's book, "Just Be You," took second place in the children's category. Ramsey wrote, illustrated, published, created the layout design, and created websites for her books, artwork and publishing company.
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2009 EVVY Award - Colorado Independent Publishers Association
(www.cipabooks.com)
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CIPA EVVY Award Book Seal
Multi-talented
New Castle woman has started an animal-drawing business
February 9, 2009 -
Glenwood Springs Post Independent
By Heidi Rice
hrice@postindependent.com
Glenwood Springs, CO Colorado
NEW CASTLE, Colorado - Ann Louise Ramsey of New
Castle understands the way many people feel about their beloved pets.
A loving pet owner
herself, a poet, photographer, author and artist, she began drawing people’s
pets in the mid-1990s, which evolved into a business called "Ann's
Animal Artistry."
Eight years ago, she began drawing her cocker spaniel, "Honey," along with her Australian shepherd, "Honesty," and two cats for illustrations in a self-published poetry book called "Love, God and You."
"I do a lot of poetry, and I wanted to illustrate it," Ramsey said. "Pets were the best expression of unconditional love that I knew."
Since then she has been commissioned by others to draw their pets, which she does for $500 per drawing.
"I do it for fun, but it’s so labor intensive," Ramsey said. "It takes about 25 hours per drawing as they're very detailed."
Ramsey works off a photograph — either one that’s provided or a photo she takes herself.
"I like to have a good picture of their eyes," she said. "It makes it easier to see their spirit."
The pencil drawings are typically done on 9-by-12-inch heavyweight watercolor paper and come double-matted in a 16-by-20-inch mat ready to frame.
But drawing
isn't Ramsey's only creative
endeavor. Among them is also some book writing.
It's
not unusual for Ann Ramsey to have a drawing pencil in her hand or
her dog
Honey on
her lap.
Kelley Cox/Post Independent
An example
of a drawing done by Ann Louise Ramsey and the original photo.
In 2006, Ramsey self-published a book called "Me, the Tree"— a children’s book about a blue-eyed pine cone that is determined to become a tall tree. The book received an award in 2007 from the Colorado Independent Publishers Association.
Her most recent book, "Just Be You," is a children’s picture book that illustrates Honey's journey to self-discovery.
"The books are about honoring and loving yourself," Ramsey said. "I like to teach kids about self-esteem."
Ramsey travels throughout the state and goes into schools to read her books and share her poetry and pictures.
The 57-year-old was born in Des Moines, Iowa, grew up in Sacramento, Calif., and has lived in the New Castle area since 1985. She currently lives up East Divide Creek and has for the past 13 years.
"I like little towns," she admitted.
Longtime residents may remember Ramsey as the fiddle player with Prairie Moon, a country music group she was in with her ex-husband that played locally in the valley back in the 1980s and ’90s.
Right now, Ramsey spends much of her time marketing her books, which are available in Mary's Wondrous Things in Rifle, The County Florist in Silt and Summit Canyon Coffee Shop, Book Train and Through the Looking Glass in Glenwood Springs.
Those interested in having an original drawing of their pet can contact Ramsey at 618-1748 or visit her website at www.annsanimalartistry.com. For copies of her books, visit www.methetree.com.
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BOOK
STATISTICS:
TITLE: Just
Be You
AUTHOR: Ann
Louise Ramsey
ISBN-13: 978-0-9645663-5-4
ISBN-10: 0-9645663-5-4
CATEGORY: Children’s
Picture Book
PAGES: 40
RETAIL PRICE: $19.95
FORMAT: Hard
Cover with Dust Jacket
DIMENSIONS: 8.5
x 11 inches
The
images below may be downloaded for use in any reviews or articles.
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Just
Be You Book
Cover
4 x 5 inches
200 dpi / 740KB
Ann
Louise Ramsey and Honey
4 x 4 inches
300 dpi / 887KB
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COLORADO AUTHOR, ANN LOUISE RAMSEY, DEBUTS NEW CHILDREN’S BOOK IN DURANGO!
Just
Be You (2008)
Honey is a Cocker Spaniel who thinks she's a duck…because that’s
what she's been told by the "others"…who just happen to be
ducks! But secretly, Honey asks, "Who can I tell that I am not what you
see?" and the mirror replies, "You can tell me!" Share Honey's
delightful journey of self-discovery in Ann Louise Ramsey's magical children's
picture book Just Be You.
Bursting with joy and guaranteed to bring a smile to young and old alike, Just
Be You reminds us of the importance of loving and honoring ourselves.
And, don’t miss this 2007 winner….Me, the Tree
Struggling to know its true self, one lone pine cone, in a forest of many,
searches for an open meadow "where no tree lived before" in order
to become the magnificent pine tree that lives within. Through "patient
believing" this tiny pine cone fulfills its destiny as a tree and ultimately
falls in love with all of life in Ann Louise Ramsey’s children’s
picture book Me, the Tree. Follow the birth of a pine tree in this
poetic parable about self-realization as this little pine cone with deep blue
eyes embarks on a fanciful journey from seedling to adulthood.
This insightful tale of self-motivation and belief in oneself comes to life
through enchanting images that capture nature's beauty and gentle simplicity.
Inspiring and uplifting, Me, the Tree connects readers with life itself
through validation of our own individuality and serves to remind us of the
divinity that lives within us all.
Winner of a 2007 EVVY Book Award (Colorado Independent Publishers Association),
Ann's first book, Me, the Tree, has planted the seed of what promises
to grow into a very tall tree for this innovative author/illustrator from Colorado.
About the Author
Colorado artist, photographer, musician, animal lover and poet, Ann Louise
Ramsey, has been gaining recognition with her children's picture books, animal
artistry, and greeting cards. She lives with her Cocker Spaniel, Honey, in
western Colorado where she devotes much of her time to writing, photography,
computer graphics, and artwork. In her free time she enjoys camping in the
mountains and playing her fiddle with friends.
Skilled in computer graphics and design, Ramsey has found imaginative and delightful
ways to bring her children's picture books to life. After twenty years performing
music in a variety of venues, she can now be found entertaining others with
book readings and sharing her creative ideas on computer graphics, writing
and publishing. Venues – ranging from book stores, classrooms, and libraries
to special interest groups – all serve as inspired settings for Ramsey
to share her artistic vision and passion for creating picture books with children
and adults alike.
Ann Louise Ramsey will be signing her books at Y.E.S.S. the Book Hutch (143
E. 9th Street, Durango – 970-259-6624) from 2:00 – 5:00 pm, Friday,
April 11th. *NOTE: 10% of all net proceeds (cash or check) will be donated
to the 700 Main Avenue Fire Disaster Relief Fund.
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