Linda Mitchell, who was born in Atlanta in 1960, grew up in a family that nurtured her strong, early interest in both animals and making art. In a home decorated with hand-made quilts, her mother bred cocker spaniels, and Mitchell was encouraged by a great-aunt who taught music, art, and drama. As a child, she started painting, making animal figurines, and sewing, all of which informed her work as a mature artist. After studying at Georgia State University and Berry College, Mitchell attended the University of Georgia, receiving a BFA in 1982. While there she developed a...more
