Lauren Lowen graduated with a BFA in illustration from Rhode Island School of Design and creates art for projects including ad campaigns, publishing, and products ranging from greeting cards and stickers to activity books and even kid's luggage. She's taught illustration and design at RISD, Montserrat College of Art, Maryland Institute College of Art, and Watkins College of Art. Her clients include Scholastic, Hallmark, LG, American Greetings, Williams-Sonoma, World Market, Papyrus, DEMDACO, Mudpuppy, Workman Publishing, Sellers Publishing, Tyndale House Publishers, Little Bee Books, Girls' Life magazine, Oopsy Daisy, Utne Reader, Nashville Scene, ZÜCA, Department56, and Mpix.