Hello and thank you for visiting!

I’m Mia Posada, an artist and children’s book illustrator from Golden Valley, Minnesota.

I have loved making art as long as I can remember, having grown up in an artistic book publishing family. I most enjoy working in paper collage and watercolor, and combining my love of art with my interest in nature and biology. I am always inspired by the beauty of the world around us, especially here in Minnesota!

I have written and/or illustrated 10 books, and in 2020 I launched Wake Up Spring Studio to create fun and colorful wall prints for kids.

I have a Bachelor's degree in fine art from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and have also studied in Florence, Italy and at Academy of Art College in San Francisco. Additionally, I hold a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

I keep busy with my husband, 3 kids and 1 big dog.