
Curious - Red Fox
© Joni Johnson-Godsy About the ArtistJoni Johnson-Godsy grew up in Ashland Ohio. Her love of animals started from her first memories as a child and was a passion that grew even stronger over time. In her youth she spent countless hours exploring the creeks and woods near her family’s home watching the wildlife that was typical in that part of the Midwest. Her curiosity about nature and love of the outdoors was inexhaustible. Joni studied fine art at Ohio State University and went on to art school at the Art Institute of Pittsburg, PA where she graduated with honors. Upon graduation she secured a position as greeting card illustrator with Hallmark Cards Inc. which required a re-location to the Kansas City area. During her early years at Hallmark, Joni focused her spare time on her love of dogs. She trained her own dogs (a Sheltie and Border Collies) for obedience, conformation and tracking trials hosted by the AKC (American Kennel Club). The art she did outside of her work at Hallmark