B. 1946 - Living in Lake Elsinore, California, Judy Larson has been a full time wildlife artist since 1989. She spends much time researching historical events, animal behavior and human impact on wildlife. She was born in Paradise, California and later lived near Napa Valley. She learned art from her father and mother who were free lance artists. She has a Bachelors Degree in commercial art from Pacific Union College in Angwin, California. She has a wide market for prints of her work as well as originals.