Mary Rochelle has been creating portraits by commission since the tender age of eleven. It has been her philosophy to find beauty in every individual she has drawn whether as a formal portrait or as a five minute caricature. Mary holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the College for Creative Studies of Detroit in Graphic Communications. Mary has worked as a caricaturist, freelance illustrator, fine artist, courtroom sketch artist and teacher. She is a member of several art clubs and associations, and has received numerous awards for her work. Some of her clients have included: Eastern Michigan University, University of Michigan, Children's Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, Ford Motor Company, Hour Magazine, Crain's Business Detroit, The Associated Press, CNN, Fox News, WDIV Channel 4 as well as many, many others.