Gallery artist: Sue McPherson

Hello, I am Susan McPherson. It seems I have always taken

pictures, first as a radiological technologist and then picking up a camera as an empty nester. I even lived on a street named Photo Drive. 

Photography has opened my mind and soul to nature and the beauty that’s present all around us. I have also made many lasting friendships with people who share my same passion.

It’s not always pleasant getting out before the sun rises, hiking to the perfect location, or standing in the cold and wind waiting for the right time to click the shutter, so Why do I do it? Because every time I see the Milky Way in the middle of the night, see the full moon rise, look at a delicate flower or amazing rock formation, experience a colorful sunset or get a glimpse of elusive wildlife, I am amazed, and my spirit is renewed.

Card artist: Joy Lamb

Joy Lamb adores art in all forms. She especially enjoys painting in watercolor.

Having moved residences 21 times in her life, so far, she has learned to see and find art everywhere. Growing up, her family was always creating. Her mother used sewing to create wonderful projects and her father painted wall murals. When her family moved from Chicago (after a short time in Minnesota), they embarked on a three-month cross-country travel-trailer trip that led them to California.

She graduated from San Diego State University and later earned her MBA. Joy married her high school sweetheart and together they raised two children and now are involved with their twin granddaughters. She taught in elementary schools and during that time was asked to and did run an outdoor education program for K through sixth grades. When living in Washington state, she became interested in computer work and became a technical writer for a computer company. This job involved a lot of travel throughout the U.S. while teaching adults software programs.

Traveling is a part of her life, having visited England, Scotland, Germany, Greece, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia. She enjoys the local art everywhere. Native art and crafts became an interest on trips to Australia. Rock-hunting and outdoor life is a lifetime hobby for her family. Joy currently lives in Logandale, Nevada, with her husband and is Communications Chair for Virgin Valley Art Association.