Jane Maday has been a professional artist since she was 14 years old. At 16, she was hired by the University of Florida as a scientific illustrator. After graduating from the Ringling College of Art and Design, Jane was recruited by Hallmark Cards, Inc., as a greeting card illustrator. She licenses her work for products such as cards, flags, puzzles, gifts and home decor. She is the author of other North Light Books including Adorable Animals You Can Paint , Cute Country Animals You Can Paint , Draw Baby Animals and Landscapes in Bloom.