LIZ PAINTER is a freelance artist living in the Texas Hill Country. She specializes in wildlife art, drawing inspiration from the native wildlife of the area. Liz has a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Texas A&M University. Upon graduation, she was commissioned as an Officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and served eight years of active duty, including a combat deployment. After leaving the Marine Corps, Liz returned to Texas where she lives with her husband and three children.