Emma has been making art ever since she can remember. She loves making fantasy portraits and learning more about painting. Painting has always been her passion and this year she has been selling her work at festivals and fairs. Other things she enjoys includes camping, playing with animals, and trying new things! Shes always looking for an excuse to talk about art.
Gianna is a recent graduate from Marywood University with degrees in Illustration and Graphic Design. Her best friend is her iPad and she loves drawing digitally! She enjoys streaming to live audiences and her hobbies include gardening, gaming, and anything that involves being outside.
Melody grew up in Canada and graduated from a school of fine arts. She has always had a passion for being creative. If you name something, she's probably dabbled in it at one point or another. She also enjoys traveling and has lived in various cities across Canada and the US. Her travels eventually lead her to Pennsylvania where she settled down to raise a family. She's an avid runner and has participated in several 5KS, 10Ks and half marathons! She also loves going to museums and has seen Van Gogh's Starry Night many times. She's most passionate about painting and loves teaching. This is her favorite of all the professions she has ever pursued. There's no doubt she will share with you her enthusiasm and love of painting and hopefully make you love it too!
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Nadira has lived in various cities, but has lived in Allentown with her family for the past decade. She left to pursue higher education at the University of Pittsburgh and just recently transferred back as a student of nursing at Cedar Crest College. She will be graduating in the Spring of 2023 in the hopes of becoming a Nurse Anesthetist! Aside from her academic pursuits, Nadira loves spending the rest of her time enjoying more creative passions. She likes fashion, embroidery, cooking, and staying active! She loves going to the gym and is currently a D3 athlete at Cedar Crest. Nadira also enjoys reading and is even working on her own book! However, above all else, painting is her favorite creative hobby to relax and unwind. Her passion for art is contagious and we hope that you look forward to meeting her in class!
Sarah comes to us with a background in graphic design and photography. She received her BFA from Kutztown University in Communication Design. Having worked in that field for 30 years, she was ready to get back to her roots. She’s been drawing and painting since she was a little girl. She loves to inspire others to express themselves and discover a new way of being creative. Painting With a Twist is the perfect environment to relax and let go, have fun and laugh out loud. No judgements here. Learning to let go of perfectionism and embracing expression is what it’s all about for her. Come on in and have a great time being you and feeding your soul.
Tory is passionate and imaginative when it comes to painting! She loves to paint with bright and colorful acrylic paints. A lifetime resident of Emmaus, she attended Baum School of Art to pursue her love for the fine arts. When Tory's not painting and creating in her home studio, she spends time with her husband, her son, and her dog. Her other hobbies include gardening and listening to great music. Come on in and grab a brush, she can't wait to help you create a memory!