{"title":"Meet Our Instructors - Prescott Fine Art","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003ePrescott Fine Art\u003c\/strong\u003e, every class is only as good as the person leading it and owner and curator \u003cstrong\u003eTamara Holcom\u003c\/strong\u003e is intentional about who she invites to teach in this space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach instructor here was chosen not only for their technical skills, but also for their ability to make every student feel capable, inspired, and excited to create. Whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or returning to a practice you've loved for years, our instructors meet you exactly where you are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTeaching runs in the DNA of this gallery. Tamara herself trained with \u003cstrong\u003eCertified Bob Ross Instructors\u003c\/strong\u003e and has spent years refining the art of breaking down technique into something accessible, joyful, and genuinely fun. The instructors she's brought into the Prescott Fine Art family share that same philosophy — that great teaching is about encouragement as much as it is about expertise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFrom Bob Ross–style wet-on-wet painting to mixed media, acrylics, and beyond, our instructors bring a range of styles, specialties, and personalities to the studio. What they all have in common is a deep love for their craft and a commitment to passing it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBrowse our instructors below, find a class that speaks to you, and come create something you're proud of - we'll have everything ready when you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tamara-holcom","title":"Tamara Holcom","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBehind every great gallery is a great story, and at Prescott Fine Art, that story belongs to \u003cstrong\u003eTamara Holcom\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eTamara's love for art was sparked by watching her father-in-law, a celebrated Irish artist, transform a blank canvas into vivid life with nothing more than a brush and a few colors. Around that same time, she discovered Bob Ross and fell in love with his wet-on-wet technique; painting along with his lessons and eventually training with Certified Bob Ross Instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor over two decades, Tamara built and ran a successful advertising agency in Michigan while raising her two children and never losing her passion for painting, just setting it aside until the time was right. When she picked up her brushes again, she didn't look back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eToday, Tamara is the proud owner and curator of \u003cstrong\u003ePrescott Fine Art\u003c\/strong\u003e in Prescott, Arizona, a gallery she built around her genuine belief that art has the power to move, connect, and inspire. Nestled in the heart of Prescott and surrounded by the breathtaking Arizona landscape, the gallery reflects everything Tamara loves: creativity, community, and the courage to share your art with the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWhen she's not in the gallery, you'll find her hiking the trails around Prescott Valley with her husband, Melvin, and their dog Jazz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe artists represented here were carefully and intentionally chosen — each one a reflection of Tamara's discerning eye, her exacting standards, and her profound respect for the creative process. Browse their work, find a piece that speaks to you, and know that every purchase supports a living, working artist and the community Tamara has devoted herself to building.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prescott Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55263727419683,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/7578\/1667\/files\/Tamara1_3acf2483-bcc4-42e5-b4d8-38c7e4432d4d.jpg?v=1781967134"},{"product_id":"catrina-haberman","title":"Catrina Haberman","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArt has always been her refuge\u003c\/strong\u003e—a safe place to escape a difficult childhood marked by an abusive home and ongoing health challenges. Creativity became both a coping mechanism for PTSD and a way to bring light into dark times. Over the years, pen pals, quilting, and crafting nurtured her artistic spirit, eventually leading to a shed overflowing with supplies and inspiration. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile health conditions and regular doctor visits make it difficult for her to hold a full‑time job, she finds peace in nature walks. About a year ago, those walks took on new meaning when she began picking up litter to dispose of properly. The bright colors of discarded plastics sparked an idea: instead of simply throwing the trash away, why not transform it into something meaningful? By turning what harms the environment into art, she has created a way to recycle the unrecyclable and reveal beauty where others see waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d802a9a\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32fe1420 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor animated fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatrina Haberman is the creative force behind \u003cstrong\u003e“Beauty brought to you by trash” \u003c\/strong\u003eand many other one‑of‑a‑kind works. In her recycled art collection, she transforms litter into striking pieces by gathering discarded materials from the environment, carefully sanitizing them, and reimagining them as art. Each creation not only showcases her originality but also highlights the importance of sustainability and finding beauty where others see waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-45245e8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40890add elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor animated fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eCatrina is more than welcome to any commission ideas. If you have a specific idea in mind that you would like to see come to life, feel free to message her!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecycle Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e(928) 228 9668 monkeyscrafting@gmail.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/monkeyscraftingcorner\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"FACEBOOK\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/beautybroughttoyoubytrash\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Instagram\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/beautybroughttoyoubytrash\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Tiktok\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eTiktok\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Prescott Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55264311640355,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/7578\/1667\/files\/3-scaled-rj07so32qmzi4ydgy9m4tevjl2lw6gmtrti4s7rtkw_4eb64b9f-4c50-4921-99e9-207dfff8dff0.png?v=1781967797"},{"product_id":"marcia-bauman","title":"Marcia Bauman","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eColored pencil Artist\u003cbr\u003e(562) 505 9101 marcia7.mb@gmail.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/marcia.p.bauman\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prescott Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55264314360099,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/7578\/1667\/files\/MarciaBauman_2.jpg?v=1782629873"},{"product_id":"lily-canizaro","title":"Lily Canizaro","description":"\u003cp\u003eLily Canizro began her artistic journey in eighth grade, inspired by a lifelong love of Italy — a passion passed down from her Italian grandmother, who believed deeply in Lily’s future as a professional artist. A defining early moment came when her first sold piece, a mixed-media work of Florence’s Duomo, was purchased by a husband for his wife living with dementia, giving her a meaningful “window to the world.” Created during Lily’s first Mother’s Day without her grandmother, the experience affirmed her belief that art can carry memory, love, and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, Lily is known locally for her distinctive hand-painted glass — a rare niche that merges fine art with everyday function. Her work is intentionally user-friendly and functional, inviting art into daily rituals rather than placing it out of reach. In addition to her glass collections, Lily offers classes and custom commissions, helping others transform personal stories, family memories, and beautiful moments into lasting works of art meant to be lived with and shared.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eGlass Painter\u003cbr\u003e(817) 929 4311 lilyofthevalley.acy@gmail.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lily_ofthevalley318\/\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Prescott Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55264333791523,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/7578\/1667\/files\/Lizie.png?v=1781968678"},{"product_id":"rich-fischer","title":"Rich Fischer","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eAs an artist with a penchant for humor, Rich Fischer’s creative journey is like a rollercoaster ride on a banana peel—full of unexpected twists, turns, and the occasional pratfall. Each day in the studio is an adventure, where the canvas is his trusty sidekick and every brushstroke is a punchline waiting to land.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eRich sometimes likens himself to a comedian standing before an audience still finding their seats. In those moments of uncertainty, he remembers that even the best comedians bomb occasionally—and he embraces the unknown, throwing paint at the canvas both literally and figuratively to see what hilarity ensues. For Rich, art should make you giggle, grimace, or at least raise an eyebrow or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis inspirations range from the absurdities of everyday life to the peculiarities of human behavior. “Why did the chicken cross the road? Because that was the only way to get to my art show!” he jokes. Rich’s goal is to reflect the world around him, adding a generous dash of irony and a sprinkle of wit. He wants viewers to find joy and laughter in the unexpected—a surprise hidden in every corner of his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3b1958ce\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d40997 animated-slow elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading animated fadeInUp\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"\u003ePersonal Life:\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde831f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor animated fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollaborating with other quirky artists is another highlight of Rich’s creative journey. He loves bouncing ideas off others like a group of pinballs, each concept leading to the next. Sometimes, debates arise—should a piece feature a cat or a dog (the ultimate art world showdown!)—but it always ends in laughter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-483882ea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25655d2a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor animated fadeIn\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003eUltimately, Rich Fischer hopes his art invites others to take life a little less seriously. 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After a demanding career in international manufacturer representation, which she loved for the enriching experiences of European travel, Trish returned to Arizona upon retirement, finally finding the time to nurture her inherent artistic talent.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet in touch with Trish Gray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/trish.gray.180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmail: trishgrayart@gmail.com\u003cbr\u003ePhone: (602) 284 9990\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Prescott Fine Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55264396935459,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/7578\/1667\/files\/TrishGray_1.jpg?v=1783603865"},{"product_id":"terri-schuler","title":"Terri Schuler","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerri Schuler’s career as a selling artist began in high school, where she specialized in oil portraits of children and pets, occasionally capturing sweeping landscapes on her canvas. 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