Illustrators

 

Middy Mathieu

Melissa Mathieu (Middy) graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a degree in Fine Arts. She currently resides in Austin, Texas where she has been working on commissions both art and craft alike. When she is not drawing she is crocheting and enjoying Disney films. She generally works in digital media using Ilustrator and Photoshop, but will be caught red handed dabbing with Watercolor, Colored Pencil and Charcoal. She is always looking forward to her next creative adventure. Check out www.shortcakemiddy.com for more information.
  

Penny Paton

Penny Patton, is a graduate of Tecumseh HS, New Carlsile, OH. It was here that her interest in art grew and she took every available art class offered. While spending most of her career in business and finance her passion has always been creating art. Penny has been pursuing her dream to become a professional artist by selling her paintings, handmade crafts, and painting murals. This is her first venture into illustrating for a Children’s Book and it only proves that dreams can come true at any age. She currently lives in Miamisburg, OH with her husband. She has 2 children, and 3 grandchildren. 

 

Marla Fair

Marla is a colored pencil instructor and has partnered with Meaghan Fisher to illustrate Sadie the Skunk. Marla Fair is also the author of five books including the Amazon.com Breakthrough Novel finalist Copperhead. Check out www.marlafair.com for more information about Marla.

 

 

Adria Ruff

Adria Ruff is the Co-founder and Graphic Designer/Stylist for Anders Ruff Custom Designs.  Adria has a BA in Fashion Merchandising, Design and Production Management from Auburn University.  After working for several years in the fashion industry, Adria realized her true calling was graphic design.  She started freelancing in 2004, co-founded Anders Ruff in 2010 and is now the illustrator for the new book series, “Aidey Comet” (written by her sister, Laura Lamascola).  Adria is married to her husband Matt, and they have two girls Brynne & Grayce. (www.andersruff.com) 

 

Diana Barrett

Diana Barrett is the artist/owner of Painting Illusions, Ltd. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She spent several years doing both commercial and freelance art before starting her own business in Troy, Ohio where she lives with her Husband, Chuck.