Phyllis Knight holds a Bachelor and a Masters Degree in Art. Her paintings are generally oil, watercolor, or mixed media that can include watercolor, oils, acrylics, pastels long with hand made textured
papers.

She has taught art in public school, community college and private workshops. To continue her education she travels extensively
attending workshops and seminars.

Columnist Anita Grey said, "Phyllis Knight uses color and texture to create a painting the way violinists use their instruments to interpret music."

Her work is currently exhibited at several galleries in the southeast in addition to being part of private and commercial collections worldwide.
A native of Pennsylvania, she now resides in Charlotte, NC.