55th Anniversary Juried Member's Exhibit - 2023

Sophia (she/they) is a multi-faceted artist living in the Pacific Northwest. In her day job as an elementary after-school art teacher, she loves sharing her passion and excitement for art with the next generation of creatives, and often finds herself learning just as much from her students. She has an extensive background in art, including a Bachelor's Degree in Illustration, several artist residencies, mural projects, numerous gallery exhibitions, publications, and countless awards. Sophia is a member of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators and has participated in the Juried Member's Exhibition every year since 2020. They have various favorite media to work in, but often gravitate toward any paint medium. Sophia has a deep passion for learning, science, history, and conservation, and strives to bring awareness to our beautiful natural world through her artwork.