Hi, I’m Emily.

I’m a visual artist with a mission to share joy, belonging, and understanding through creativity — in both my own creative practice and in how I foster creativity in others!

I currently work as a designer and educator based Oklahoma, where I am co-owner of Toast Design Studio and teach digital design at the University of Oklahoma. I love creating things and helping others realize their own creative visions! I’m eternally optimistic and have major life FOMO, which has taken me on journey of chasing my passions and supporting the dreams and goals of those around me. 💖

My personal work is inspired by the places, moments, and things that bring me joy, nostalgia, and comfort. When I’m not designing for clients, teaching, or creating for myself, I’m watching anime, reading trashy romance novels, or hanging with my fam.✌️

Awards & Recognition

2021 | Honoree | Hundred Magazine (Issue 01)

2019 | Selected speaker for my talk How to Become a Magical Girl (in Real Life) | IgniteOKC

2017 | Award-winner for Leadership & Contributions in the Arts | NextGen Under 30

2016 | Leadership Arts Class IX | Oklahoma Arts Council

2015 Spring | Selected Artist | Samo Ducky Project | Norman Public Arts Board

Community Involvement

2019 - Present | Member, ZOOtroop Council | Oklahoma Zoological Society

2018 - 2022 | Reviewer, Major Grant Support, Oklahoma Arts Council

2019 - 2020 | Committee Member, Walk to End Alzheimer’s - Oklahoma City | Alzheimer’s Association, Oklahoma Chapter

Exhibitions

2019 | 49th Annual Juried Exhibit | Goddard Center | Ardmore, Oklahoma

2018 | Momentum OKC | Oklahoma Visual Artists Coalition | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2017 | 47th Annual Juried Exhibit | Goddard Center | Ardmore, Oklahoma

2016 | FAC Faculty Exhibition | Firehouse Art Center | Norman, Oklahoma

2014 | FAC Faculty Exhibition | Firehouse Art Center | Norman, Oklahoma

2011 | Momentum OKC | Oklahoma Visual Artists Coalition | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

2011 | Studio 107 | Ardmore, Oklahoma
Exhibition Awards: Honorable Mention, Photography