Stephanie McElhaney’s passion for creative expression took root during her early years as a military child, where frequent travel and exposure to diverse cultures shaped her artistic perspective. A naturally quiet and imaginative soul, she found liberation in the visual arts, using color, texture, and various media to express herself. Her family fondly recalls the vibrant construction paper masterpieces that left trails of color throughout their home—even on walls and ceilings!  

Now based in Bossier City, Louisiana, Stephanie explores expressionism and abstraction through acrylic and watercolor, creating pieces that reflect the depth of human emotion and the beauty of existence. Her collection’s diversity is characterized by intense color, flowing movement, inspiring expressions of joy, and liberating freedom from emotions that bind.