Amanda Taylor SpiersAmanda Taylor Spiers is originally from Roanoke, Virginia. At the young age of seven, she knew she wanted to be an artist. Amanda earned bachelor's degrees in studio art and English literature from Virginia Tech, and a master's degree in art educatio from Radford University, fulfilling her lifelong dream. In addition to painting and illustrating, Amanda has taught art for many years in schools and privately to all ages. She now lives in Midlothian, Virginia, with her husband and their two children. Read More Read Less