Tuscan Cafe, 141 E. Main St, Downtown Northville

Molly McNeece - Farmington Hills, MI

Artist & Illustrator Molly McNeece is best known for her lively and colorful illustrations full of color, humor, and intricate detail.

Molly McNeece was born in North Dakota and then moved to Alaska for high school and two years studying art at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. After moving to Michigan in 1997, Molly received her bachelor's and master’s degrees at Michigan State University. She first became interested in a career in the arts as a young girl watching her grandmother draw and weave in her own home studio. Molly is inspired by her travels (especially at the sea shore) and spending time with her family. Her media includes pen and ink, watercolor and acrylic painting.

Molly exhibits at galleries, local art shows, and has won acclaim at local, state and national art competitions. She currently works as a public school art educator in southwest Michigan. Her dream of becoming a children’s book illustrator began with her iBook Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse (McNeece 2014). Molly’s other books include Joshua and Jasmine go to Kindergarten (McNeece 2016) and Tapestry Tips (Mezoff 2018).

Molly’s company, McNeece Consulting LLC, is currently creating original art for local projects, private art for collectors, and book illustrations. You can find more information about her and her work at mollymcneece.com. 

The artworks on view at Tuscan Café are from her "Ocean" series.

June 4 - August 19