Mary GrandPre’

Mary GrandPre’ began her career as an illustrator. The path that led her to that point started with her education at the Minneapolis Collage of Art and Design. Her passion for light, color, drawing and design came together in evocative illustrations and paintings, using a variety of mediums. During her career, Mary has illustrated numerous editorial and advertising pieces and over 20 picture books, but she is perhaps best known for her cover illustrations on the Harry Potter book series.

She has also worked as the conceptual artist on Dreamwork’s animated film “Antz” and on Blue Sky Studios’ animated film “Ice Age”. Mary has since turned her attention to pursue her love of abstract painting, still carrying on at times, with a suggestion of narrative, but exploring shape, color and light with a totally new sense of freedom.