Claire Thoele grew up in Northern Illinois where she loved hunting for morels every spring, and drawing the rest of the year. She currently lives in Iowa City with her husband and ...view moreClaire Thoele grew up in Northern Illinois where she loved hunting for morels every spring, and drawing the rest of the year. She currently lives in Iowa City with her husband and dog. Claire still spends most of her time drawing, but enjoys taking long walks in the woods with her boys...and finding fungi there.view less