Darice PollardDarice Pollard was born in Florida. As a child, she was greatly influenced by her parents' inclination towards creative expression. This influence became apparent in grade school where she was constantly encouraged to pursue art as a career. In her snior year of high school, her attentive art teacher enrolled her in a children's book illustration contest that ignited her interest in a unique career. Shortly after, she attended Florida Gulf Coast University as a first-generation college student and was able to receive her Bachelor's Degree in Art and Digital Media Design Read More Read Less