Emily Cockerill Lightner, was an early artist and sold her first picture at the age of three. Emily has won numerous of awards for her paintings and photographs including the World of Art and the CAC National Juried Show. Her photographs, watercolors and other artworks are in many pediatricans' offices and in the private collection of country Western star, Garth Brooks.
Emily received her bachelors in management and human resources at Jacksonville State University in Alabama and is currently using it to help run the family business at The Red Cockerill Gallery in Austell. Emily loves using her talents towards her photography and creative design.