Drawing & Painting
Meet Anna! She is majoring in Art Education with an emphasis in Painting & Drawing.
In her last year of school, she did a series of landscapes that were done in Tempera and India ink. The process of painting involves construction and destruction and reconstruction which mirrors how, like nature, our lives are constantly changing. Her future plans include teaching art in secondary education and continuing to paint and draw. She enjoys being outside and derives a lot of her ideas for paintings from nature.
Costume Design
Meet Emma Lovan!
Emma is a talented costume designer who brought the stunning costumes of Or, to life with her creativity and attention to detail. Her passion for storytelling through costume design shines in every piece she creates. In recognition of her exceptional talent, Emma was honored with the Robin’s Award for Utah State University Talent of the Year 2025—one of the highest student honors at USU. Emma’s favorite part of being at Utah State University is the rich environment for personal and professional growth. She values the many opportunities USU provides for students to explore their passions, refine their skills, and connect with a supportive community of peers and mentors.
Guitar Performance
Meet Chris Williams!
Chris is a junior studying Guitar Performance under Corey Christiansen. Last summer, he toured Italy with the USU Jazz Orchestra and played across Europe and China. He has performed on stage with Steve Smith of Journey, Victor Wooten, Rashawn Ross, Jeff Coffin, Danny Gottlieb, and others. Chris is involved in various music projects. His band, Garden Drive, released an EP titled “From the Garden” this past summer, and he will release a debut album titled “For the Better” this Friday. Chris also has two singles already released on streaming platforms: “Angel in my Eyes” and “Starry Night.” He provides freelance guitar work and personalized lessons for beginner to intermediate players. In his free time, Chris also enjoys backpacking, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, reading and cooking.
Fazilat Soukhakian, an associate professor of photography from the Department of Art + Design in the Caine College of the Arts, was recently selected as the 2025 Honors Outstanding Professor.
