About the Author

Tom Shropshire was born and raised in Milwaukee, where he began his artistic career at the age of 13. By 15, he had an agent in Chicago, a solo exhibition of his work, and was competing and winning awards in national exhibitions. Tom has won recognition and numerous awards during his career; his paintings are represented in museums, cultural centers, and many private and corporate collections worldwide, including Northwestern Mutual, Thrivent Financial, and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. His paintings have been featured on the covers of national magazines and on the front page of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. He is also a popular painting instructor with a loyal following of students and collectors. www.shropshireart.com