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Hi, I’m Lydia Embry, a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a focus in painting, illustration, and sculpture. Through these mediums I primarily explore patterns and symbolism in nature and the relationship between humanity and the Earth. My work is based in careful observation and I put great emphasis on detail, whether it be in my realism-based work or more imaginative/surreal projects. I am available for illustration work, either physical or digital, I will work with you to bring your vision to fruition with my artistic experience as a guide.…Hi, I’m Lydia Embry, a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a focus in painting, illustration, and sculpture. Through these mediums I primarily explore patterns and symbolism in nature and the relationship between humanity and the Earth. My work is based in careful observation and I put great emphasis on detail, whether it be in my realism-based work or more imaginative/surreal projects. I am available for illustration work, either physical or digital, I will work with you to bring your vision to fruition with my artistic experience as a guide.

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Hi, I’m Lydia Embry, a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a focus in painting, illustration, and sculpture. Through these mediums I primarily explore patterns and symbolism in nature and the relationship between humanity and the Earth. My work is based in careful observation and I put great emphasis on detail, whether it be in my realism-based work or more imaginative/surreal projects. I am available for illustration work, either physical or digital, I will work with you to bring your vision to fruition with my artistic experience as a guide.…Hi, I’m Lydia Embry, a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a focus in painting, illustration, and sculpture. Through these mediums I primarily explore patterns and symbolism in nature and the relationship between humanity and the Earth. My work is based in careful observation and I put great emphasis on detail, whether it be in my realism-based work or more imaginative/surreal projects. I am available for illustration work, either physical or digital, I will work with you to bring your vision to fruition with my artistic experience as a guide.

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Hi, I’m Lydia Embry, a multidisciplinary artist and educator with a focus in painting, illustration, and sculpture. Through these mediums I primarily explore patterns and symbolism in nature and the relationship between humanity and the Earth. My work is based in careful observation and I put great emphasis on detail, whether it be in my realism-based work or more imaginative/surreal projects. I am available for illustration work, either physical or digital, I will work with you to bring your vision to fruition with my artistic experience as a guide.

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Work Experience

Art Instructor at Artworks Classes

January 1, 2025 - Present

Teach art fundamentals and skills to ages 6-17; drawing with pencil, pastels, painting with watercolor and oil paints; drawing and painting from life; occasional sculpting; guide students through a timeline of skill development, formation of a personal style, and support for their work outside of class.

Freelance Artist / Illustrator at Self-employed

January 1, 2019 - Present

Mixed-media artist using painting, ceramic sculpture, fabric, alternative photographic processes, and photography. Create personalized works from reference photos using watercolor, gouache, oil paint, and charcoal. Recently selling handmade ceramic pendants, watercolor and pen/illustrated cards and prints at local artist markets.

Volunteer at Martin Luther King DC Public Library

December 31, 2020 - Present

Punk Archive volunteer; contributed to community programming and archives, assisted with events and archival tasks.

Arts Instructor at Red Panda Art Studios

September 1, 2024 - March 10, 2025

Facilitating art-centered workshops and parties for kids, guiding them through engaging projects that incorporated many mediums. Preparing for each event, set-up and cleanup.

Summer Education Assistant at MOCA Arlington

June 17, 2024 - August 17, 2024

Assisted Arts Instructors and summer arts camp staff in ensuring the camp's smooth operation, assistance in various arts lessons.

Communications Assistant/ Photographer at Corcoran School of Arts and Design at GWU

August 13, 2022 - May 22, 2024

Photographing various events taking place in the GWU Corcoran School of Arts community, including documenting learning spaces within the school. Photo editing and organizing within the school's database, as well as documenting exhibitions being put on at the Corcoran Galleries and performances by students. Work included photographing, editing, cataloguing, and communications.

Gallery Associate at Studio Gallery DC

August 8, 2023 - January 29, 2024

Interned as a gallery associate for non-profit artists cooperative, performing administrative gallery tasks, working and communicating actively with the artists and visiting public. Producing writing about artists and their work for social media, websites and blog platforms.

Digital Photo Lab Tech at Corcoran School of Arts and Design at GWU

September 10, 2021 - May 25, 2022

Helped students with operations of lab computers and printers, Adobe Cloud Suite, maintenance of printers and the checking out of photo equipment. Maintained lab cleanliness.