Sue Midlock, writer and illustrator

Multi-talented writer and artist from Joliet, Illinois, Sue Midlock has always had a natural gift for drawing. From an early age, she would draw at recess in school rather than go outside and play. She also drew pictures for gifts for family and friends and in her early years, her artistic endeavors were a hobby. But now, Sue works full time as an illustrator. To help describe what she does, Sue coined the name, “Zentacular Art”. She calls it a form of fancy doodling. She starts by using pencil. Then she outlines her images with a fine line black marker, and adds vivid colors with the use of brush tip markers. Sue Midlock is also a passionate writer. Her short stories and poetry have been published in numerous small press publications. Her vibrant and imaginative illustration, “Girl With Crow” and the accompanying poem of the same name, was the centerfold for issue 9 of Mississippi Crow Magazine. You can see that image and other examples of Sue’s artwork at http://suesart.weebly.com/zentacular-art.html. (Actual episode run time, 11 minutes.)