Neecy Twinem is an American artist, toy designer, academic professor, and author and illustrator of over 35 children's books published in several languages.
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Neecy Twinem has a Masters in Fine Art and instructs and mentors other artists.
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Neecy Twinem developed a brand trademark titled ZombieZoo, including the design, manufacturing, and release of a plush toy line and books.
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Neecy Twinem recently developed and released a plush toy line, ZombieZoo.
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Neecy Twinem was born in Kansas City, MO, adopted at birth, and raised by Charlene B and John Robert Twinem.
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Neecy Twinem has one daughter, Tonia Herrero, an artist and educator who is one of many of Twinem's inspirations.
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Neecy Twinem spent her early childhood living in Olathe, KS, Denver, CO and in Lincoln, NE where she spent her high school years, graduating from Lincoln Southeast High School with an honors in fine art.
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Neecy Twinem studied fine art at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN and then transferred to the San Francisco Art Institute, where she graduated with a Bachelors in Fine Arts in Sculpture and Video Performance in 1980.
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Neecy Twinem went back to school to get her master's degree in Fine Art from University of Hartford, Hartford Art School Hartford, CT.
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In 1994, Neecy Twinem wrote her first children's book called Aye-Ayes, Bears and Condors, An ABC of Endangered Animals and Their Babies, published by Scientific American Books for Young Readers.
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Neecy Twinem's books have won numerous awards and recommendations from wildlife organizations.
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Neecy Twinem's illustration has varied over her career in subject matter and medium, but remains deeply rooted in animals and nature whether stylized or realistic.
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Neecy Twinem's illustrations have been commissioned and licensed from companies such as, Innovative Kids, Nickelodeon, Penguin Putnam, Ravensburger, Rocky Mt.
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Neecy Twinem developed a unique painting technique that bears inspiration from the native art and textiles of Oaxaca and other traditional Mexican folk art.
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In 2011, Neecy Twinem launched her first line of toys, ZombieZoo, at the 2011 International Toy Fair expo in New York City.
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Neecy Twinem is the creator, developer and owner of the ZombieZoo brand.