“You get good medicine from telling these stories.”
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An enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation, Jonni is a versatile graphic designer, writer, and illustrator. Since she was small, Jonni has always found solace in art and stories, finding joy in the various way we share ourselves with others. A self-proclaimed introvert, she found her voice in oral storytelling after moving away from Oklahoma to Oregon. Selling artwork based on the stories she grew up with, she answered questions and retold the tales as they were shared with her. As one friend remarked, “You light up. You get good medicine from telling these stories.”
Jonni would like to extend endless thanks to her relations—to her grandfather, the late Deputy Chief John Ketcher Sr., who gave her a love of her culture; to her grandmother, Ferne Pilon, who taught her how to first hold a pencil; and to her loving parents, Dalene and John Jr., who nurtured her drive and curiosity in life.
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Jonni currently lives in Portland, OR along with her partner and resident land shark/rescue dog, Inola.