Phoenix Artist Guild Meetings

Mark Christopher – Oil

Outstanding artist, Mark Christopher, is returning as PAG’s demonstrator on February 24th. Mark Christopher was an artist before he ever claimed the name. His journey to creating and teaching art was a leap of faith that began in his hometown of Detroit, Michigan, where he originally planned to pursue a career in physics. In 2011, he followed his true calling to be a full-time artist into the Arizona desert. Since then, he’s committed to his explosive passionfor painting, drawing, teaching, and unbridled self-expression. 

Many of Mark’s images convey a profound serenity that’s hard to find in the modern world. Yet, his love for justice drives him to constantly think of ways to take the difficult but necessary journey of making peace a reality for those suffering from social oppression. His ultimate artistic goal is to re-connect viewers and patrons withwhat matters most: our true selves, our fellow human beings, and living in harmony with nature. Mark’s Web site is: www.markchristopherart.com

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.