About Jody Sims . . .
For Jody Sims, art is a healer.
Whether she’s painting an animal portrait, a landscape or an abstract expression, Jody’s distinctive personal style and use of text combine to create a transformative experience.
Among her many artistic achievements, Jody is the author of the book Soul Provider: Conversations With My Cat, which showcases 20 paintings of her cat’s face, along with journal entries of her experience through cancer. The book won a Nautilus Book Award in 2014.
Another book by Jody, titled Sanctuary: The Will to Live, The Courage to Love, includes Jody’s portrait paintings of rescued farm animals, along with inspirational quotes and imagined dialogue which all serve to reveal her personal story of how she discovered the true meaning of compassion.