Teresa Cosgrove is from Independence, Missouri. She has tackled life like her art, living in different places and doing different things. She graduated summa cum laude with honors with a BSE in Art Education. She has lived in Savannah (GA), St Louis, Memphis, and now resides in Sugar Creek, Missouri with her husband and two dogs.  She has managed businesses including salons, spas, bars, and stores.  Her interests include hiking, traveling, nature, and reading.  She now works guest services and devotes her time to creating her art.