Mike IvyBorn and raised in Austin, Texas, Mike Ivy was an Art teacher for 25 years. Drawing has been his passion since early childhood. Teaching Art allowed him to continue growing and developing as an artist himself, inspired by the many artists he introducd to his students, especially Edward Gorey and Charles M. Schulz. He still lives in the Austin area along with his husband and three very spoiled dogs, and is at work continuing the adventures of My 8-Year-Old Self. Read More Read Less