Lee Smith Albion, was born in N.Y., graduated from Harvard_Radcliffe with a BS degree in Art Theory. and a Masters Degree at Columbia University, trained at the Art Students League, N.Y.C. She studied at the Art Center in Los Angeles and Hilton Leach Studio in Sarasota. She was a well known commercial artist: worked for the New Yorker, N.Y. Times, etc. Illustrated many children's books. Fine Arts: lived in London 21 years-many awards including Stanley Grimm Annual Award. Member of numerous art societies.