Member Portfolios
See the Work and Creative Journeys of Our Members
Dennis Baker
Julie Atkinson
Diane Warner Wang
Amy Rattner
Emily Strulson
Amy Darrah
Kathy Francescini
Maria Tracy
Featured members have a dedicated profile on our site with images, bio, and links. This is included with the [Advancing Plan ★★★★] and above.
Our Community
Azgour Art Group is more than a program – it’s a creative home made up of over 80 members, all dedicated to growing their practice, experimenting, and supporting one another along the way.Our team of experienced working artists guides the program, curates exhibitions, and ensures that every member has access to mentorship, resources, and opportunities to thrive.
Together, we’ve built a dynamic, collaborative environment where creativity and growth are at the center of everything we do.
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Our Team
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Michael Azgour
FOUNDER + INSTRUCTOR
Michael Azgour is a contemporary painter whose work explores the shifting space between perception and reality through layered applications of figuration and abstraction. His award-winning paintings have been exhibited in museums and galleries across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, including solo shows at the Fresno Art Museum and the Art Museum of Los Gatos, as well as presentations at major art fairs such as SCOPE NYC, the San Francisco Art Fair, and the Seattle Art Fair. His work is held in notable public and private collections worldwide, and he has shared his practice through lectures, including TEDx Krakow, and over 15 years of teaching at institutions such as Stanford University.
Portfolio: azgour.com
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Clinton Khee
COMMUNITY MANAGER
Malaysian-born artist and designer with a Master’s in Architecture from the University of Technology Cracow, Poland. His cross-cultural background informs a practice that bridges design and fine art, blending realism with abstraction. A former studio assistant for Azgour Art and current Community Manager at Azgour Art Group, Clinton curates, shares learning resources, and engages directly with members by offering feedback and support. Currently in Malaysia, Clinton brings sustainable visions to life through collaborative installation projects and tailor-made art projects for clients ranging from private collectors to forward-thinking businesses.
Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/kikiedostudio/
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Erika May
ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
Erika "EMay" May is an award-winning musician, writer, dancer, and visual artist. She is a committed member of AAG, and a lifelong student, holding a BFA in Fine Art from Carnegie Mellon University and continuing her studies through Stanford, The Himalayan Institute, Esalen, CoSM, and several venerable mentors. EMay lives at a homestead farm in West Virginia, where she practices, teaches, and writes about music, art, yoga, dance, and meditation. At other times, she enjoys tending a garden, keeping bees, and anything that gets her outdoors.
Music Website: emaymusic.com
Our Journey
We celebrated our four-year anniversary in September 2025.
“Michael brings a deep faith in the creative intuition as well as great skill, and experience as an artist to his teaching.”
— Longtime Member