Pennsylvania resident Gary Embich, opened his own business in 2005 and from his home studio paints wildlife, landscapes, flowers and house portraits.  He also teaches classes in drawing, watercolor and other art skills.

"When I teach, I like to teach students of all ages how to see the world around them through new eyes.  The threat of nearly losing my eyesight due to detached retinas a few years ago, brought about a new sense of urgency to pursue my lifelong dream as a watercolor artist and also rekindled my love of painting."

Gary is a 1968 graduate of The Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a degree in advertising and illustration.  He worked with the design group of American Can Company in Easton, PA, served with the U.S. Army in Korea, and resumed his art career at American Can's Dixie Division, eventually becoming a manager in the graphics department of the present day Georgia Pacific Corporation until 2004.

Gary is an official licensee of the U.S. Forest Service with artwork of Smokey Bear.

Gary lives in Saylorsburg with his wife Nancy of 40 years, and three cats - TeeCee, Angel and Anastasia.  They travel all over the country where Nancy does the photography for Gary's paintings.

Gary is a member of the Pocono Arts Council, Pocono Mountains Art Group, Pocono Mountain Arts Council and a juried member of the Pennsylvania Watercolor Society.