Maxine DavisAward-winning artist and veteran of the Air Force National Guard, Maxine Thomas Davis was born in Meridian, Mississippi. She started her art journey at age six, drawing and painting on the walls of her parents' home. She eventually put her artistic prsuits on hold while she raised her family. Asked to create a mural for her church, her passion for art was reignited and she pursued a degree, studying fine arts and graphic design. Specializing in graphite pencil illustration, Maxine has illustrated ten books. She has three daughters and seven grandchildren. Read More Read Less