Meet the creative team behind “Finnian and the Seven Mountains.” Below is a little bit about Michael LaVoy, the primary artist behind Issue #1 and #2.
“My name is Michael LaVoy and I am a Catholic, freelance artist. My goal is to use the gift that God has given me to glorify him and create quality media for Catholic families.
I have been drawing anything and everything ever since I can remember. As a child, I loved making animation! I was constantly using sticky note pads to make short cartoons and read every book I could find on the subject. I went to college and enrolled in an art degree with the goal of becoming an animator. In 2004, I married my wife, Maria, and dropped out of art school to join the military and start a family. For many years, I had forgotten about my love for art! I probably went a whole decade without even picking up a pencil! After a couple years of (God tugging at me), I decided to pursue art again and started freelancing. Since then, I have been blessed to use this gift again and have been published in several children’s books. I love illustrating for children!
I live in Minnesota with my wife of fifteen years, Maria, and our five children, Weston, Vance, Kolbe, Casey, and Abigail.”
Connect with Michael on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. Check out his work on his website.Â
