Illustrion from Princess and Pea story
by
Michelle Nassopoulos

In 1985 Michelle went to The Richmond College in London, England, for two years, and inspired by the art of Europe, she returned to San Francisco to complete her studies at the Academy of Art University with a BFA in Illustration in 1992. After attending an SCBWI conference, she went on to get her MFA in 1995 with a concentration in Children's Book Illustration.

The colorful world of art for children is one aspect of Michelle's creative life. An interior designer by profession, she has also obtained a Certificate in Surface and Textile Design in 2002 from The California School of Professional Fabric Design, Berkeley. With fabrics and textile design as a passion, Michelle now serves on the Board of Directors for the Textile Arts Council of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Always present in her work is a love of color, pattern, and an appreciation of the emotions and uncanny perceptions of the world through a child's eyes.

Web links:
www.mkndesign.com
www.michellenassopoulos.com