My name is Joshua Williams. I serve as your Studio Store Manager. I am an artist originally from West Point, Mississippi but now based out of Baton Rouge, LA. I specialize in watercolor. Since 2019, I’ve became a full time artist, working on graphic designs, murals, and many many commissions. My motto: We all were created to create!
Hey, I'm Bryan, AKA Batman, the Art Director for this studio. I have been interested in creating art since a very young age. Though I have never received any formal art training, my parents have always encouraged my love for drawing, painting, and sculpture. Being a self taught artist, I believe that I am good proof that practice with diligence leads to noticeable improvement. I love my job at Painting with a Twist because I get to share my knowledge of art in a fun filled setting. My favorite type of paintings are portraits of people and animals. When I’m not painting, you can find me at the movies or reading comic books. I hope you will enjoy your time at Painting with a Twist and possibly pursue the arts in the future, because it can be very rewarding!
Hi! My name is Branna and I am a self-taught artist from Baton Rouge. My creative journey started when I was little and drawing on any surface I could get my hands on (including walls and car doors in the very beginning). With the support of my family and art teachers, I switched to sketch books and eventually canvas - haven’t looked back since. Although I have been involved with art for most of my life, I didn’t start learning to paint until I hit my thirties. This recent journey has solidified my strongly held belief that it’s never too late to find something you love to do. I am so excited and honored to continue learning, to share this painting experience with you, and to be part of this amazing team!
Hey! I’m Edie, aka Edith. I’m a self taught artist, born and raised in Louisiana. I love music and hanging out with my friends but more than anything I’m passionate about art. I became very dedicated and serious with art in high school and ever since then I can’t stop myself from being a doodlebug 24/7. My favorite type of art to do is watercolor and also portraits of people. My major is Education with a minor in Art at BRCC. I am also known to be very outgoing and could talk for hours about anything. So being apart of the Painting with a Twist crew is a dream job for me and I am in love with meeting others and teaching them the fun ways of art.
Hello! My name is Diana and I’m from Baton Rouge, LA. I began my art journey at one years old and I started with drawing beautiful murals on my grandparents’ living room walls. My family saw through the destruction of their walls and saw something in me, so they bought me sketch books and art supplies to foster the budding artist in me. In elementary school, I attended whatever free art programs that were available in the community, then joined the Talented Art program at Westdale Middle School and continued my art studies at the Talented Art program at McKinley Senior High School. My art is heavily inspired by anime, video games, nature, and human spirituality. I believe that art is therapy and through art you are able to lose yourself and find yourself at the same time.
Hi there, my name is Sharon Langlois. I was born in Dallas, Texas and graduated high school in San Antonio, Texas. However, I grew up on Army bases around the U.S. and the world. As a child, I loved to read and would copy illustrations from my favorite books. This is what led me to my love of clothes and the history of clothing design. And so, I graduated with a B.F.A. in Theater production with an emphasis in costume design from the University of Texas at Austin. After getting married to my wonderful husband, we moved back to his home town, Baton Rouge. Geaux Tigers! We adopted our son who was born in South Korea. So, as his mom, of course I have become a fan of Korean culture, art, and music. After several years of retail and retail management, I went back to Southeastern to become a certified teacher. Through my determination to show that art has value, I became a National Board Certified teacher in Early – Middle Childhood Art. I taught art for several years until I became a 2 nd grade homeroom teacher. All of my teaching experience has been a joy. I feel that you are never too old to learn and that art should be enjoyed as well as thought provoking. Through creating art, your personality will shine through. Here at Painting With a Twist not only will you have a great time, you will have your own unique work of art that reflects how amazing you are.
Hey, I’m Amanda! I’m a self-taught artist from Baton Rouge and I’m currently studying architecture at LSU. My favorite mediums are watercolor and digital art. I have a passion for taking care of houseplants, and you can find me popped up at makers’ markets on the weekends all around Baton Rouge selling plant-themed artwork. When I’m not in the studio, I’m probably doing yoga, playing music, or watching movies. I can’t wait to meet you at Painting With a Twist!
Hi! I am Amori! I’ve had a fascination with nature my entire life and have been painting about it for as long as I can remember. My passions for both have always been a tug of war, but I was blessed to have spent over 10 years in the talented art program and receive mentorship from many local artists in the New Orleans area. Therefore, I believe I fell into my creative niche early on- pulling inspiration from surrealism artists and my outdoor adventures. When I moved to Baton Rouge to pursue my education, I consequently fell into the local maker space creating artwork inspired by Louisiana’s ecosystems with sustainably sourced materials. I currently have a degree in natural sciences and am pursuing another in conservation biology. So, the subjects of my art come from a place of wanting to inspire curiosity, concern, and empathy for Louisiana’s native ecology. Just like my story and background, my classes have the same earthy mood! Expect plenty of chill jazzy and R&B tunes to help you get in the zone. I love seeing guests get lost in their paintings!
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My background began at a very young age and encompasses multiple traditional and digital media. I love to create acrylic and pastel pet portraits. I’ve earned a Bachelor’s in Computer Science for 3D modeling and animation, and I plan on getting into 3D printing soon. Art has always been a passion of mine, and I enjoy bringing that passion to new and budding artists at Painting with a Twist.
Hi, my name is Rachell and I’m Latina. I’m born and raised from New Orleans. My parents are from El Salvador and Colombia. I started doing art at a really young age. I went to NOCCA for high school and now I’m a current student at LSU school of art. I’m very good at drawing and am excited to explore other mediums as well! I can do commissions for drawings and paintings! In my classes I love to have fun and keep a chill vibe! Let’s have a great time at Painting with a twist.
Hey y’all, my name is Sha’kyra. I prefer to go by Kyra. I was born in Baton Rouge, Lousiana, and lived here my whole life. I am a self-taught artist. I grew my passion for art in high school, and i haven’t turned back since. I love music, having fun with my family, and I do make-up art on the side. Although I do love being a makeup artist, my all-time favorite painting style is floral and cartoon realism. I love my job at Painting with a Twist because, I get to meet new people and get to be apart of their creativity, and it just brings me joy, to see customers faces after they see their masterpiece. I am happy to say I love my team. Everyone is so great. So, with that being said, I can’t wait to see you there at Painting With A Twist!