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      "I am constantly stunned by the beauty that surrounds us whether that is a landscape, a child's face at play, or the light bouncing off of the water at sunset. My goal is to capture that feeling and express it the only way I know how, by drawing or painting it. Each time I stare at the blank canvas, my mind whirls with activity and the restless energy of creation. The joy for me is in the artistic journey....the problem solving and losing myself in the process, not always in the finished product."

     Emily grew up in a home that valued creativity. Her father helped start the St. George Art Festival and was in charge of all the art programs for the city of St. George. This provided her the opportunity to take many art classes from community artists including cartooning, drawing, painting and ceramic classes. She attended Snow College for a year and had two amazing teachers in Osral Allred and Carl Purcell. She eventually transferred to the University of Utah and graduated with a degree in graphic design. A few years later she went back and earned her Art/English Education degree from Utah Valley University and began teaching English, Creative Writing and Art. She has taught  Art for the past 22 years and although she enjoys her students and teaching, she also loves creating her own art. She painted exclusively with watercolor for ten years and loves the vibrancy and fluidity of watercolor but has recently began painting with oils as well.  She is a member of the Utah Watercolor Association  and Oil Painters of Utah and travels and paints as often as she can.  

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     John Poon's artistic journey spans over 35 years, marked by a deep commitment to his craft. Graduating from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, he transitioned seamlessly into a career as both an artist and an educator. Initially starting as an instructor of Drawing and Painting, John eventually rose to the role of Director of Foundations, overseeing the development of budding artists in fundamental techniques. 

      Throughout his career, John's artwork has been his primary focus. His pieces can be found in collections nationwide, both public and private. Notable achievements include receiving the Best of Show at the National Wildlife Museum Annual Plein Air Invitational, along with Artist Choice Award at the Maui Plein Air Invitational, and the Gold Medal Best of Show at the Maynard Dixon invitational.

     John's art reflects the varied landscapes and subjects that have inspired him during his travels across the country, from the majestic peaks of the Midwest to the tranquil boats and marshes of the Carolina coastlines. In each piece, he seeks to capture the essence of these regions, seeking to convey the beauty he finds in the world around him.

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Elizabeth was raised in the Wasatch Mountains of Utah. She is best known for her classically beautiful floral Still Life but also enjoys painting portraits and capturing the soul of a person. As a child, her Grandmothers would help her identify various wildflowers at their cabin above Oakley, Utah. This is where her love of flowers began. "I still have the book where I pressed and categorized wildflowers that my paternal Grandmother helped me with."

She has won numerous awards including "Best Still Life" and "Best of Show" at the National Oil and Acrylic Painter's Exhibit and the "Tuffy Berg Award" at the 2008 CM Russell auction. She is a Master Member of the Oil Painters of America and A Master Signature Member of the American Women Artists and the National Oil and Acrylic Painter's Society

Robbins has been featured in Southwest Art, The Artist Magazine, American Art Collector, Western Art Collector and Art of the West

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Learn about painting with Beeswax! Encaustic art is painting with a specific mixture of beeswax and damar resin. Painting with hot, melted was, incorporating photography, oil paints, pan-pastels and ink. She loves the smell of the melted beeswax that fills her studio.

The process requires Shari to have both patience and spontaneity. It’s a rare marriage of being in control and completely losing control. it’s labor-intensive, and there are many steps involved. What Shari loves most about encaustic is that the outcome is a dreamy, ethereal image with texture and appeal, unlike any other art form.

Shari is often drawn to the imagery and symbolism of trees, but she often also plays with beautiful loose landscapes and imagery of the divine feminine. Her pieces can be found in private collections in Canada, throughout the US and in Europe. Together with her husband who is also an artist, they love to support and mentor young or emerging artists, create community and travel the world.

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