Andrea Kowch was born in Detroit, where she would later attend the College for Creative Studies and graduate Summa Cum Laude. After graduation, Kowch immediately began honing her creative talents, which landed her at prominent galleries and museums, and earned her numerous awards at prestigious art shows around the country. Today she presents her artworks exclusively through the RJD Gallery, where her paintings are often immediately placed in top collections, private and institutional, all around the world. She has been the subject of numerous magazine features and has been featured on dozens of magazine covers.Michael Clawson is the executive editor of four art magazines, including American Art Collector, published by International Art Publishing in Scottsdale, Arizona. Prior to magazines, he was an award-winning journalist and photojournalist in the Phoenix area. He is also the author of books on three prominent American artists: Jerry Jordan, John Coleman and Dennis Ziemienski.Pam Coffman is an art educator and professional artist with more than thirty years of experience teaching studio art and art history. She received her BA from Rollins College in 1984 and her MS in Art Education and Studio Art from Florida State University in 1993. Pam was the Curator of Education at the Museum of Art in Deland, Florida from 2008 until 2022, contributing essays and articles for the Museum's publications and exhibitions. She has also served as a juror/judge for numerous art exhibitions and competitions throughout the area.