Ms. Abi is an interdisciplinary artist and art educator currently working on her Master’s of Fine Arts at Texas Woman’s University. She has several years of teaching experience in a variety of settings, including private lessons, in the classroom, and specialized afterschool programs with students from K-12th grade, as well as college. Ms. Abi’s own creative work centers on nature, people, and her faith. She works in multiple disciplines ranging from traditional watercolor illustration, to acrylic realism, to mixed media paper installations. In her teaching, she believes in the importance of instilling a love for beauty and the ability to look for it in the world around us. She expresses this belief through the lens of individual experiences. Ms. Abi works to help students engage with their creative abilities through foundational techniques and personal expression.

Education and Accomplishments:

• B. F. A. in Art Education from Howard Payne University
• M. F. A. in Visual Arts from Texas Woman’s University (ongoing)
• Marie Delleny Art Endows Scholarship Recipient
• Jack White Scholarship Recipient and Jack White Permanent Collection Inaugural Participant