Once Upon A Time

• 5" x 7" notecard
• the print is adhered to a natural vellum finish
• 65 lb., acid-free, archival piece of card stock
• Comes with a matching natural-color envelope
• Sealed in a protective, clear, flap-seal, acid- and archival-safe bag

• Double-Matted Prints: matted with two archival matboards in an off-white color
• Backed with archival foam core
• Presented in a clear archival bag
• Ready to frame in standard-size frames
• Hand-signed and titled on the mat board front.
• Fuji Crystal Archive paper is acid-free
• Outside mat dimensions are 8" x 10", image is 5" x 7"

Mimi Matsuda, a full-time artist based in Bozeman, Montana, developed a passion for animals at a young age, surrounded by pet chickens, rats, birds, and fish. With a background in biology, she spent her youth exploring evergreen forests, studying salamanders, fishing for trout, and observing birds and mammals.

After earning a degree in biology, Mimi pursued her dream job as a National Park Ranger Naturalist for Yellowstone and Grand Teton Parks. Her art became integral to her work, illustrating principles on guided hikes. This experience sparked her transition to a full-time artist.

Today, Mimi paints to foster emotional connections with nature, using beauty and humor to engage audiences of all ages. As a new mother to identical twins, she creates imagery that resonates with everyone, aiming to inspire the preservation and protection of wildlands and animals.