Longlasting Memories

A Little about Whitney (as told by Rashandra)

Whitney and I met almost 20 years ago as two single women, trying to finish college, find a husband, and stay close to Jesus. Whitney is one of those friends that has always been true to herself, and has never proven anything but loyal. She is truly my sister. Since knowing Whitney, we've always shared a love for creative expression, whether through worship or some type of media. It has been a real blessing to labor together to serve families through photography and painting.

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Encore Art

The mission of Encore Art by Whitney is to help facilitate an atmosphere of authentic joy and welcome in the lives of others. As an artist, I specialize in commissioned work in both watercolor and acrylic, celebrating milestone events in the lives of families throughout my community. I also teach painting parties from my home and the homes of others with the primary goal of reviving the childhood joy of artistic expression.

Encore Art

The mission of Encore Art by Whitney is to help facilitate an atmosphere of authentic joy and welcome in the lives of others. As an artist, I specialize in commissioned work in both watercolor and acrylic, celebrating milestone events in the lives of families throughout my community. I also teach painting parties from my home and the homes of others with the primary goal of reviving the childhood joy of artistic expression.

encore art studios

encore art studios

Encore Art began shortly before my youngest child was born in 2019. A mother to two kiddos under the age of 3 barely 4 years after my wedding, I was feeling overwhelmed by the tides of motherhood and marriage. During a worship service at our home church, I felt a persistent longing in my spirit to express my love of Jesus and our life’s blessings through painting. I began by painting one image at a time over the following weeks during naps and after the kids went to bed.

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