Ian M. Sherwin is a 2000 graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, which he attended on full scholarship. He is a contract artist for the Field Museum, designing programs for children and families that are at the intersection of art and science. He also teaches art classes at his art gallery in Chicago and has worked with special needs children in the Chicago Public Schools. Several years ago, Ian lost the sight in one of his eyes and had to re-learn to paint and draw. He continues to complete private commissions in painting and drawing and recently featured his work in the L.A. BE MINE art show sponsored by L'art Pour L'art.