ARTIST BIO

 Emily Holder is an oil painter located in Bentonville, AR. Her early fascination with "The Wizard of Oz" sparked a lifelong interest in magic and whimsy, which inspired her art. As a young artist in her 20s, Emily uses her work to explore life's complexities. With a degree in Studio Art and a minor in Art History at the University of North Texas, Emily made her mark in several group exhibitions. Notable achievements include participating in the CVAD Celebrates show at UNT and winning 2nd place in the 2022 Winter Wonderland Group Exhibition at Art House. Cross Timbers recognizes her in the August 2024 issue of Cross Timbers Lifestyle magazine and she has multiple projects in the works. She is also an independent filmmaker and co-created High Dive Productions. She loves books and loves to illustrate children's, YA, and adult books. In 2023 she began teaching art to children and adults in private lessons and workshops. Most recently, she founded Creative Vision Collective, an art community with over 100 members.

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