Bree grew up in the wild mountains and plains of Wyoming. Her Grandmother Betty Downing was an acclaimed artist who taught many classes, and was a member of the Casper Artists guild. Her Uncle, Dan Downing, was also a popular artist with many paintings sold in Jackson Hole, as well as Bozeman, MT. So Bree grew up immersed in the arts, and enjoyed many lessons from her Grandmother, as well as her Mother, Julie Wilson, who was an accomplished trompe l'oeil artist. She has always had a passion for the great outdoors, hiking and sightseeing. She also loves wildlife and gardening. She is currently living in Florida with her husband and sons, and inlaws on a agro-tourism farm. She enjoys gardening and paddleboarding, and beach life with her family.