Born in Louisiana, and taking inspiration from the colors and styles of the Mardi Gras city, Mandie Manzano illustrates her favorite fairy-tales and characters in a style all her own. Having studied visual arts at Southeastern Louisiana University, Mandie’s trained hand sheds a unique light on some of the most memorable tales. "I paint my images to emulate the vibrancy and glow of a stained-glass window. I believe that sharing our light is the most important thing we can do in inspiring and loving others, and like a stained-glass window, our full brilliance is revealed only by having that light shine through." (Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. -Matthew 5:16