Corinne D. Peterson was born on a farm near Anoka, Minnesota and grew up climbing trees, collecting rocks and exploring the surrounding countryside. She attended college at North Park University in Chicago, married and raised three sons. After that she went to the University of Illinois at Chicago for a Masters in Social Work and developed a psychotherapy practice. While preparing for further study towards becoming a Jungian analyst, she enrolled in a clay class at the Lill Street Art Center. As her art work developed, her goals shifted towards a career in art. Her primary medium is clay, but she also uses bronze, encaustic, and found objects. Currently, she divides her time between studio work, commissions, teaching, and community public art. Her work is shown at Lillstreet Art Gallery and Perimeter Gallery in Chicago.