Wizard Balnelis, also known as Emma Bushard, is a U.S. based artist from the Twin Cities in Minnesota. Bushard uses the creative alias ‘Wizard Balnelis’ to craft a distinct artistic persona and to infuse a senses of fantasy into contemporary art. They graduated from the University of Minnesota -Twin Cities where they received their BFA in art and BA in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies.

Balnelis is a mixed media artist specializing in illustration and portraiture. Their work encompasses a diverse range of mediums, including drawing, painting, animation, and ceramic sculpture.