Meet Our Instructors

Elicia Frazier Bachelor's in Fine Arts and Master's in Art Education, BCPS teacher for 7 years, teacher at Zoll Studio in Timonium, MD for 10 years. Trained in creative and classical methods of painting. Specializes in color, composition, dramatic lighting and thoughtful focal points.
Elicia's art career began at Howard Community College where she received an Associate Degree. During this time, she worked with an interior design firm to complete their renderings and an art dealer to learn the business of art. She was a scholarship recipient at the Maryland Institute College of Art and was showcased while painting abroad in Italy. Elicia received her Bachelor's in Fine Arts, and later, received a Master's in Art Teaching. She also received a National "Advanced Certification in Art Teaching K-12," and was a public-school art teacher for 7 years, teaching at a top-rated Art Magnet School and High School in Baltimore County. She furthered her art education and development at Zoll Studio, learning techniques and skills of the Old Masters, while teaching ALL ages, 5 years old to adults. She has studied a variety of diverse, and effective, teaching techniques for kids that are gifted, twice exceptional, have special needs, and for kids with emotional trauma. In addition, Elicia furthered her teaching knowledge as an assistant teacher at Montessori Manor School, ages 2-13, learning how to help students become self-directed, independent, and engaged in their purpose. Due to her high interest in homeschooling, she is well-studied in all aspects of homeschooling philosophies, from "Classical" through "Unschooling." For her artistic career, she has been a part of countless art shows, featured in the front window of Old Town Ellicott City's Art Gallery and had a private art show in Chantilly, Virginia with 60 pieces of artwork with Corporate Office Properties. Elicia was featured in The Howard County Times Magazine for Plein Air painting and the following year received the "People Choice Award" for her studio artwork. She has received 5 profitable rewards through chalk art contests in Howard County and her chalk art has been seen in many restaurants and bakeries throughout Maryland and Virginia. Elicia has also done commission work for big corporations in Washington DC and Baltimore and has completed several murals for residential houses and commercial buildings all over Maryland. She has sold a countless number of paintings and drawings throughout her lifetime. She plans to continue branching out, after taking a break to raise her, now, 5- year old son, Easton. Elicia's professional goal is to educate art students in finding their inner voice; becoming thoughtful of what they hope to purposely create; exploring how they are making art; and understanding how it speaks to other art connoisseurs. Her mission and dream are to give breath to each student's inner artistic evolution. Elicia's personal belief is that on-going, personal exploration and learning helps to shape a student's artistic gift.

https://www.eliciafrazier.com/

Bradley Gebhart is an award winning artist with art in galleries, museums and private collections around the world. Mr. Gebhart graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the College of William and Mary, studied graphic design at the Maryland College of Art and Design and began his Master’s degree at Arizona State University. He currently serves on the Board of the Art Association of Harrisburg, is the editorial cartoonist for The Central Voice and The Burg magazines and entertains and delights at events as a caricaturist. Mr. Gebhart has been teaching art class for over 25 years. His classes have included Japanese Anime, Acrylic, Superheroes, Political cartooning, Drawing from the Right Side of the Brain, Caricaturing and more at the Mechanicsburg Art Center, Learning Annex, Northampton Community College, Lancaster Art Association and Art Association of Harrisburg.

Susan Nicholas Gephart is an internationally recognized artist. Susan, influenced by her artist father, developed a deep appreciation of the earth and its relationship to art when she was a young child. Her passion to explore the landscape is expressed through a unique use of color, texture, and atmosphere, capturing the emotion of a moment with spontaneity and directness. Susan is an associate member of the Pastel Society of America, and a past president and Signature Member of the Central Pennsylvania Pastel Society. She also co-founded the Plein Air Painters of Central Pennsylvania. She has been instructing pastels since the mid 80’s and organizing the Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreats for all levels and mediums. All of Susan’s workshops are supported by top national art supply companies, allowing her students to sample a variety of fine art products. Her workshops are advertised in Pastel Journal and PleinAir Magazine, and her art is advertised in Fine Art Connoisseur, and has been Plein Air Convention faculty since 2015.  https://www.snicholasart.com/

Central PA Pastel Society

Hameau Farm Studio Artist Retreats Coordinator

Jack Richeson Certified Instructor

Sennelier Demonstrator

Gamblin Oil Dedicated Workshop Instructor

MultImedia Artboard Demonstrator

Farmland Preservation Artist

Plein Air Painters of Central PA Co-founder

Christine Kirk earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Parsons School of Design in Communication Design. She worked as a graphic designer for Family Circle Magazine and freelanced in the New York metropolitan area until taking time off to raise her children. She started making paper sculptures to decorate her home and has continued to explore the medium for over 20 years. Her work can be seen in many venues around York with the gallery group. In addition, The PA Guild of Craftsmen store in Lancaster sells her pieces. In recent years, Christine has received three awards from the Lancaster Art Association and has earned master artisan status from the PA Guild of Craftsmen. 

You can learn more about Christine and her art on her website, www.papermeditations.com  or @PaperMeditations on Instagram. Also, check out these recent features on All Things Paper and Trendy Art Ideas.

Susan Korsnick is an intuitive artist who works in acrylics, mixed media, colored pencils, water-soluble mediums, & clay. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art & Certification in Art Education (K-12). She shows her work locally and online. In 2015, Susan had her first solo art exhibit at Marketview Arts in York, PA. Combining her passion for creativity and 2 decades of teaching experience, Susan supports experienced artists and beginners as they tap into their inner wisdom and develop a personal practice to express themselves creatively. Her unique and relaxed approach focuses on process rather than product- with the result being some deeply personal and meaningful artwork! Susan believes everyone is an artist when they allow themselves to let go and get into their creative flow. For more information, visit her at www.susankorsnick.com.