Hello! I am Alycia! I am originally from Virginia! I have been an artist at Painting With a Twist for about a year! I have also been an art teacher at Christ's Church Academy for 14 years! I have over 20 years of teaching experience. I love helping people create something they can be proud of!
Amanda is a self-taught artist and a marketing professional. She has been drawing all her life and began experimenting with digital painting about 12 years ago. She found her love for traditional painting soon after, and has been painting ever since. Her favorite mediums are gouache and acrylic, and her favorite things to paint are whimsical landscapes, portraits and wildlife! Amanda is a proud Painting With a Twist artist. She loves the fun of it and enjoys seeing the reactions of her class at the end of a session. Everyone is always surprised with how well their painting turns out, and that is so much fun!
Beth is a mother, commercial artist, blogger, event photographer, and works in community outreach! She believes that "No act of kindness, no matter how small is ever wasted." She is as sweet as they come!
Dylan Bauer has his Bachelors in Fine Arts degree from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL and a Associates in Arts degree from the Florida School of Arts in Palatka, FL. He is currently an artist in residence at Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital located in downtown Jacksonville. Where he works with patients and creates art with them so they have an enjoyable stay. Hope to see you at one of my classes!
Ciao, I’m Jake. I was born in Long Island New York and moved to Florida when I was just 6 years old. As far back I can remember, I had the dream to become an artist of all mediums. When I was younger I was told by others that I should have more practical goals in life instead of becoming the creative person I always wanted to be. Becoming the outgoing and passionate self I am now was not easy. Eventually high school creeps along and I soon see art as a way to take life’s ups and downs and visualize them into physical representations that I can look back and learn from. My goal was to share that same idea with others. I never gave up on my dream! I found a love for graphic design and painting - two mediums that are very different entities. I wanted my passion for art to become my lifestyle and livelihood. At the end of the day that is what makes me smile. With freelance graphic design jobs filling in the first half of my art dream, I still needed to find the fine arts, hands-on component. That’s when I found PWAT! I work at Painting with a Twist with a major goal in mind - to support and create new artists in this community. Everyone deserves to be seen for who they are. That is why I pride myself in making sure others see exactly that through their art. If you see me in the studio, feel free to sign my apron. I believe everyone I teach or assist at Painting with a Twist is a brilliant artist. Those signatures will remind me of my goal to inspire others in art and they will stay with me throughout my career at Painting with a Twist.
Artist Julie Wall is originally from Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh and Point Park College with degrees in Visual Art and Design and Visual Communications. She has also been a home decorator and stylist and loves to be creative in any form. She has been working as a professional artist doing murals and commissioned art work for the last 25 years. The last few years Julie has been enjoying chalk painting furniture, adding unique hand painted touches. Besides art she has a passion for her family and animals and serving the homeless. She also substitute teaches in St. John’s county and loves having the opportunity to positively influence children of all ages. Last but not least, she loves…..Painting with a Twist!!!!
Russell is an artist in Jacksonville, Florida. He works in several styles and mediums, and believes that every artist has something they can teach others. Russell wants to help inspire people to learn more about art and appreciate its history, spreading the joy it can bring.
My name is Saniya, and I currently attend Creekside High School. Art and creativity have always been a big part of my life, from the moment I could hold a pencil. I am beyond grateful that I am able to share my love for art at paint with a twist! My favorite part of painting is seeing the faces of our customers become artists, when they see their final artworks at the end of class. From people who never have picked up a paintbrush, to those who are talented artists, everyone is able to blend through the imperfections and have a wonderful time. I can’t wait to continue my journey at the studios!
Sia is an artist at Twist Ponte Vedra Beach and Fruit Cove, Florida, teaching onstage paint classes since she was 15. Originally from Long Island, New York, and Floridian at heart, Sia attended the University of Florida - go gators! Twist has enabled her learn from her creative co-workers, talented artists, and especially her bosses - about art, family, love, faith, and more. Amidst all the insightful conversations, her love for creative expression has grown. She appreciates all aspects of art, especially getting to interact with people and their cultures. She is a current Juris Doctor Candidate at the University of Miami School of Law. Her ultimate goal with Twist is to spread positivity through life and teaching art, and become an attorney in a field that is exhilarating to her.
Vanessa loves watching anime and caring for her chameleon named Kiwi! She's been working for Painting With a Twist over 3 years. Vanessa thinks the best part about teaching art at Painting With a Twist is seeing what our guests create!
With a passion for creativity, Zenna has been drawn to the world of art since she was first able to pick up a crayon. Sketching her way through school, she obtained degrees in business and psychology but something was still missing...After several years she ended up leaving the office world behind so she could turn her love for creativity into a career. She worked for 3 years with Mad Science of Jacksonville where she provided a fun interactive learning experience for kids and their parents honing her live, on stage skills and creating slime, rockets and dry ice. Her love of art helped create her online store and landed her a job as an instructor at Painting with a Twist helping others find their inner Bob Ross!