Book Launch “Sara and The Accidental Spelling Bee” August 2023. Sample pages of book.

Childrens book written by Alan Sloan and Illustrated by J.Coltrin. Available on Amazon.

About The Artist

A San Francisco native raised in St. Helena, JColtrin launched a custom toy and furniture business known for one‑of‑a‑kind hand‑painted pieces. She moved the business to Hawaii, taught fine woodworking and cabinetmaking at a junior college while turning miniature milo wooden bowls. Then, when given a beautiful Canon Camera as a gift from her realtor spouse she became an architectural photographer featured in publications like Hawaii Luxury Home, Jetset Magazine, and Unique Homes. Her art is playful and whimsical, with bold, unusual palettes inspired by local vignettes. Working across multiple mediums she sketches, paints, illustrates and creates quirky compositions like miniature message mobiles and cardboard furniture along with playful animations that often bring a smile.