MEET OUR AMAZING STAFF
Hi, I’m Emily!
I grew up as a missionary kid in Odesa, Ukraine and received my BFA in illustration from Winthrop University.
I love using pencils, inks, gouache, and digital media to illustrate fantastical characters and backgrounds inspired by unique cultures, histories, and creatures. With my art, I hope to encourage others to view life as extraordinary by sharing the joy my Creator has infused into our everyday ordinary.
My name is Rylie and I’m a self taught artist from northwest Indiana. Growing up, I would watch my dad repurpose scrap materials to build or fix something instead of buying it pre-made. Inevitably, I adopted the same mindset; messing around with different art supplies eventually led me to printmaking.
I started with some mesh tulle for screen printing and rubber erasers for carving and I was hooked! Since then, I’ve upgraded to proper equipment (mostly) and have also dabbled with other techniques like cyanotype and gelli plate. Aside from printing, I also enjoy doing collage work and fine line pen drawings.
By sharing my experience, I hope to encourage those who may doubt their artistic abilities and those who might not know where to start. Art is for everyone and can be made from anything!
“Creativity takes courage.”
- Henri Matisse
“Great art picks up where nature ends.”
-Marc Chagall
“To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist.”
-Schumann
The mission of Blue Goose Art Supply is to encourage the development of young artist by providing them an opportunity to explore new mediums, share their work with the community and facilitate greater connection with other like minded individuals who share their passions.
“To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it.”
-Kurt Vonnegut
“To be an artist is to believe in life.”
-Henry Moore
Hi, I’m Mary,
Originally from the Midwest, working in art has been a constant part of my life. Is there anything better than a new box of crayons, paint, pastels, or colored pencils? I think not! My preferred subjects are landscapes & still life. But the variety of collage patterns never fails to catch my eye. There is random beauty in our everyday existence. May current work is in water color but I have extensive experience in bot pastel & acrylic. Loving the creative process and staying open to learning are my life goals.
HI! I’m Mars. I am an interdisciplinary artist currently studying at Winthrop University in the Department of Fine Arts here in Rock Hill. My art centered around sculpture, painting, and drawing that uses experimental and tentative processes to examine life and the vastness of creativity. I founder of the Artist Guild at Winthrop as well as the co-founder of the “Rising Artists of Winthrop”, a student born art club dedicated to building portfolios, social connections, and creative experiences within the student body.
