About Me

My name is Mary Wilks, but I am known as Cookie in the family and friend realm.  I usually sign my crafts by Cookie and my paintings/children's books by Mary.  I have been married for 38 years to my husband Barry.  Together we have 3 grown children and two tabbies.  I attended L.S.U. for two years and finished at the University of Houston, cum laude, in Painting/Drawing.  I love art- any art.  It is hard to focus on just one thing.  I usually have several art projects going at the same time.  Creating children's books is what I am most passionate about.