Biography
Michelle René Cobb is an award-winning artist and art director who began her career as a designer and illustrator for over 35 Time-Life books. She later became Art Director for Sports Illustrated magazine. She studied oil painting for 16 years with master painter, Edward Loper, Sr. Her work has been shown in numerous art exhibitions across the US and Europe. Her education includes a Masters of Fine Arts in Visual Communications from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from Skidmore College. Additional studies include Pratt Institute, Rhode Island School of Design, Corcoran College of Art and Design, and United Digital Artists.
She has taught art and design at the university and high school level for over 25 years including University of Maryland, University of Delaware, Montgomery College of Visual Art and Design, and Delaware College of Art & Design. Michelle has been invited to numerous artists residencies all over the world including France, Spain, Italy, Africa, and Canada. Michelle René Cobb is currently Chair of the Studio Art Department at Georgetown Day School in Washington, D.C. and is an 8 term AP Studio Art Reader.
For more information, visit www.MichelleReneArt.com.
