Mia grew up in the S.F. Bay Area and is a retired salon owner and stylist who traded in her tint brush and scissors for art supplies. She began painting with watercolor and mixed media, designing images and illustrating for private commissions, special events and promotional materials.

Her love for gardening, baking and art inspired her great appreciation for children’s book illustrations and clever stories, which led her to write and illustrate the “Larry the Dino Chef” series. She loves to inspire and spark the imagination of little ones and the young at heart.

She enjoys gardening, baking, spending time with friends, taking long walks and always looks forward to spending time with her family and grandchildren.