Elva Malin is a landscape painter. Growing up in a rural environment gave her a great appreciation for her surroundings. Living in Utah provides an endless supply of subject matter and the excitement of trying to express her love for the seasons.

According to Elva, "Artists create emotion. When I look at something and get excited I must get that excitement across in the painting to be successful. Early morning or late afternoon twilight changes the landscape quickly, as do cloud covers and storms. This is why painting the Utah landscapes is such a challenge. The changing seasons are continual source of excitement making me realize how fortunate I am to live in Utah".

Exhibition credits include several solo, local and national art shows. The Charles Russell Auction, Springville National April Salon, the Deseret News Art Show and the Maynard Dixon Invitational have been some of these. The awards have been many. Her works are also found in many private and corporate collections. She is a member of the Plein Air Painters Association of Utah.