Kowch was born in Detroit, Michigan, and enjoyed trips to the country while growing up. After winning two gold medals from the
Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, she gained representation at the
Corcoran Gallery of Art in 2003 and the Diane von Furstenberg Gallery in 2004. She attended the College for Creative Studies with a double major in illustration and arts education. In 2009, she graduated with a
Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. == Art ==