Phoenix Artist Guild Meetings

Liz Kenyon worked as a book cover illustrator for Harper Collins in New York City for 15 years and was known for her ability to make a lasting “first impression”.

Throughout her art career she remained focused on individuality and a desire to connect with the viewer.  As a pastelist, Liz has presented many one women shows 

and received numerous place awards.

She was published with a four page feature in a French publication “Pratique Des Arts”. 

She was one of the top ten finalists in The Artist Magazines’s Annual Juried Competition “Over Sixty Competition” 

in 2016 and 2018.  She won Best of Show in Arizona Pastel Artist Association’s Fall Juried exhibition held at the Scottsdale Artist School 

and is a Distinguished Member of the Arizona Pastel Artist Association. 

She has been a soft pastel instructor at the Scottsdale Artist School since 2011.

Plein Aire painter Matt Sterbenz

"I seek to achieve a greater understanding of the landscape that surrounds me. As an avid hiker, I desire to convey our earth from vantage points that many would otherwise overlook. Rather than simply portraying a landscape, I strive to paint the experience of being outdoors. Referencing work that I have created outside allows me to produce paintings in the studio that have a lighter, more atmospheric feel to them. It is with this painting process that I hope to share my outdoors experience with others."