My name is Cole Johns, and I'm an aspiring children's book illustrator and full-time interior designer from the (formerly sleepy, now bustling) town of Greenville, SC.  I've been drawing since I could grip a crayon (on walls, in margins, and on just about anything that would sit still).  I'm especially drawn to the quiet magic of everyday life, finding stories in the 'ordinary' moments, and bringing them to life with gouache, water-soluble crayons, colored pencils, and the occasional digital touch. 

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When I'm not sketching or painting, I keep myself occupied as a commercial interior designer, specializing in K-12 environments, where I often turn hallways into stories through the incorporation of environmental graphics.  I currently live in a fixer-upper full of charm, chipped paint, and potential, and I'm always tackling one (or three) too many projects at a time.  I share it all with my canine sidekick, Poppy, who makes sure every story has heart (and a few muddy paw prints).