Supporting art students & families through every step of the college journey.
Guidance that meets students where they are and moves them forward with clarity.
College Planning & Strategy
Personalized guidance to help students explore options, build a strong college list, and make confident decisions about their future.
Art Portfolio Development
Specialized support for students applying to art programs, including portfolio development, project direction, and presentation strategy—guided by years of experience helping students gain recognition and acceptance into top schools.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Guidance through FAFSA, scholarship planning, and understanding the financial side of college decisions.
Academic & Activity Planning
Helping students build a meaningful, well-rounded path through high school that reflects their interests, strengths, and long-term goals.
Applications, Essays & Deadlines
Hands-on support through every step of the application process, including essays, timelines, and final submissions.
Canvas to Campus is built on the belief that there is no one-size-fits-all path to college. Every student brings a unique mix of interests, strengths, and questions, and navigating that can feel overwhelming without the right support. With years of experience working directly with students and families, the approach is thoughtful, personal, and grounded in what actually works.
Reflections from students & families
Ms. Lilly was a huge inspiration for my connection to art, both in high school and beyond! Although I have not pursued a career in the art world, art has remained a core part of my life. Ms. Lilly was invaluable in helping me build my portfolio. She taught me flexibility, not just in relation to my art but also in the role creativity plays in my life as a whole. She was a core part of my high school experience and my journey as an artist!
Carrie Anne Jones, Whitman College, 2020
She has a gift for spotting unique abilities and quirks in students, then empowers these fledgling artists to grow and reach for spaces that may not have been available to them before (either by putting them in contact with the right people or by building the right environment herself). I know Ms. Lilly will inspire, encourage, and light the way for others, as she did for me.
Cara Curley, The University of Texas at Dallas BA in Arts and Technology 2015
Ms. Lilly challenged me to develop a well-rounded proficiency, pushing me toward mediums and techniques that felt foreign until they became second nature. Thank you for seeing my potential before I could see it myself. Our time together gave me the confidence I needed to pursue my art degree at PSU with a sense of purpose.
Andrea Hernández Anguiano, PSU BA 2026
Ms. Lilly guided my experience through Higher Level IB Art while I attended Lincoln High School. Before taking classes with her, I saw art as a hobby I was passionate about, not as a serious career path. Ms. Lilly fostered my critical design thinking in such an impactful way that I ultimately graduated at the top of my class from one of the premier art universities in the world and earned a scholarship to pursue my master's degree.
David Fuller, Savannah College of Art and Design BFA 2023, MFA 2026
Ms. Lilly was not only a mentor to me as I developed and refined my creative pursuits in high school, but also a major force when it came time to consider university. Her insights into arts programs helped me pursue Industrial Design at a major program that significantly shaped my life for the better. She always took me seriously and pushed me to create at the highest level, and I valued her insights. When I was lauded for being in the top 1% of students during my undergraduate studies, she was the influential teacher I chose to be honored alongside.
Sophie Becker, Rochester Institute of Technology, 2020
Working with Ms. Lilly was such an integral part of my college decision-making process! She not only helped me develop and refine an art portfolio but also informed my decision-making on where I would find holistic well-being and success as a student. Ms. Lilly truly cared about me- as a person, a scholar, and an artist. I carry the creative energy and curiosity she fostered within me to this day.
Annie Overgaard Savaria-Watson, Brown University, 2019
I am grateful to have had Lilly as my art teacher and mentor in high school! The formal training she provided in developing a professional art portfolio earned me scholarship offers from multiple colleges and gave me a strong foundation for compiling my work, preparing it for exhibition applications, and professional practice as an artist. I truly appreciate all her support and guidance, and would highly recommend her as a mentor for someone looking to pursue studio art in school and in the professional world.
Claire Christy-Tirado, University of Oregon, 2016
Ms. Lilly was instrumental in helping me develop my artistic voice and in putting together a portfolio to apply for an undergrad art program. She also provided tremendous support and encouragement as we navigated the complex college admissions decision-making process. I can't thank her enough for her input and encouragement during this critical time in my education and personal development!
Lea Freni, Cornell University 2014
Ms. Windle would always provide me with resources for future opportunities as an aspiring artist and encourage me to pursue the specific dreams I had in animation. Her advice and support gave me the confidence to apply for the schools and the future in art I wanted.
Matthew Lei, CalARTS BFA 2027
