BARBARA COUNSIL BURNEY is an artist and illustrator from the small mountain town Oakridge in Oregon. She grew up in northern Michigan and studied art at Kendall College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, going on to illustrate children’s picture books, install murals, and sell paintings nationwide. Barbara’s gentle demeanor and high energy makes an enjoyable learning atmosphere. When she is not painting, she enjoys backpacking, trail running, baking, and reading.