Mary Rochelle Burnham has always drawn. Inspired by the gentle prodding of her childhood friend, she drew her first life portrait at the tender age of eleven. Urged on by her father, she began commission work shortly thereafter.

Mary eagerly experimented with multiple mediums and techniques. After briefly considering a career in the medical field, Mary's passion for art lead her to pursue a lifelong career as an artist.

Mary resides in Manchester, Michigan with her beloved husband Richard.