David Petersen — Writer and Illustrator, Mouse Guard

David was born in 1977. His artistic career soon followed. A steady diet of cartoons, comics, and tree climbing fed his imagination and still inspires his work today. He earned his BFA in Printmaking from Eastern Michigan University and resides in Michigan with his wife, Julia, and their two dogs. His work on MOUSE GUARD earned him a nomination for the 2007 Russ Manning Award for Most Promising Newcomer.