Emily Lex is the author and illustrator of Freely and Lightly: God's Gracious Invitation to a Life of Quiet Confidence and Twirl, a children's picture book. She delights in capturing everyday beauty with scratchy pencil sketches and pretty watercolor puddles and offers friendly encouragement through thoughtful words. Her work has been featured in The Magnolia Journal, Better Homes & Gardens, and on HGTV. Emily lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Ryan, and their four children. Connect with Emily at emilylex.com