Talia Skyles is a Baltimore-based illustrator, painter, and elementary school art educator. She graduated from the Maryland Institute College of Art with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a Master of Arts in Teaching. She is the illustrator of bestselling children’s books BLOOM and OURS. Growing up in a family that appreciated the arts, Talia loves telling stories and creating empowering, emotionally expressive illustrations. Connect with her on instagram @saphiraas or via email taliaskyles@gmail.com