Joan MichelsonJoan Michelson's whimsical illustrations bring a smile to pet lovers of all ages and stages: kids, their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and everyone interested in reading a humorous rhyming story about an adored pet. Over the years Joan hasmothered many animal family members, but Jack the Cat is one of her favorites. His antics are the inspiration for the Jack the Cat stories. "Auntie Joan" has created art in every form for her entire life. Since retiring as an elementary school teacher she enjoys drawing, painting, sculpting, and creating jewelry in her studios in Jacksonville and North Carolina. She regularly travels to New York and London art museums to feed her artistic inspiration. Her bold, elemental illustrations are influenced by Chagall, Matisse and Hockney. Read More Read Less