In this episode of the SolFul Connections podcast, Lee Harper, artist, author, and gentleman farmer, shares how he has come to create some of the most memorable characters in the world of picture books. His illustrations have vivacity and humanity. This formerly trained artist who has garnered countless awards for his imaginative and stunning work, speaks with candor about rising above and beyond his challenging childhood to lead a life devoted to his passion, picture book illustrating. When he isn't creating art, he can be found tending to his pigs, chickens and plants with his wife , attorney Krister Harper. Together they own a picturesque Bucks County farm. In this episode, we talk about creating, becoming, art, and forgiveness.