Lisa Michaels:  

My high school days were mostly spent in Mrs. Burwell's art classroom. After thirty plus years, we still communicate frequently and I love her even more. Seldom can you point to the person who changed your life, but she was the one who changed mine. I have spent every moment since June 6th, 1977, doing my best to make her proud. A little piece of her love and kindness is in every piece of art I've ever sent out into the world! I've lived in the Tampa Bay area all my life, and married a wonderful guy (from Chicago) in 1991. When 2003 arrived, I finally decided to live my dream and learn the business of illustrating, writing and publishing literature for children. It took a long time to break into the business, but I'm happy to say that I have published and professionally illustrated twelve (12) Picture Books (most can be purchased at Amazon.com or ordered in bookstores), won several illustration awards, I've been a fe...Expand for more