Josh, originally from Mississippi, is a professional artist who specializes in all mediums of art. He is an exhibiting artist with art all over the world including, but not limited to, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, & London. He has been featured in publications, news boardcasts, and much more. "You can't wait for inspiration, you have to go after it!" - J. London
Long ago, in the age of jeans and skirts, socks with two pronged sandals at red carpet events, the days where The back street boys reigned supreme, the year 2000, there was a tiny girl that was born in the tiniest part of Pennsylvania, that being Farrell of course. As the girl grew she came to understand her artistic abilities, and so she honed in on those talents. Moving from city to city, state to state. She became somewhat of a nomad, seeking belonging, seeking purpose. And so she decided to put herself through one of the many tests of life, the ultimate test of strength, College. SCAD to be exact, for she wanted to learn the magic and wonder animation had to offer. Her true art is wanting so badly to make others smile and laugh. She stands before you now an esteemed member of Painting with a Twist as your friendly, nerdy, neighborhood Artist. Join her, aid in her quest to entertain and wow.
Hi painters! I am from Toronto, Canada, and I moved to Atlanta when I was three years old. In my downtime, I enjoy my cats, create art, and explore the outdoors. I have a background in Psychology and Human Resources, but I have been an artist my whole life because it helps me feel connected to my creative side! My favorite thing about teaching art is how it helps everyone feel more connected and confident as painters as well. I hope the studio is an enriching environment for you to feel inspired to create your art too!
Hello! My name is Kate, and I’m a working illustrator based out of Atlanta, Georgia! I’m currently enrolled at SCAD where I’m completing a BFA- Specifically a major in Illustration and a minor in Business. I specialize in portraiture and illustrations that not only captivate but also communicate effectively! At PWAT, I’m looking forward to sharing stories, making memories, creating beautiful pieces of art, and #slaying with you! Hope to see you soon!
Hello! My name is tasnia. But Tas is good for short. I am a Bengali American who’s lived in Atlanta their whole life! I have three cats who accompany me for all my artist needs. I have a little brother who means the world to me who too enjoys art! I have drawn my whole life. My art is made up of things of imagination and all my favorite cartoons. I enjoy paint, and polymer clay! You can find me on a sunny day painting a canvas over and over or in a text book for school! Can’t wait to paint with you!
Hey! My name is Patience and I’m an artist, but the title of creative feels more fitting to my journey. I was born and raised in Chicago and forced to create a life that felt more aligned than the life I was presented with. Through this I learned the power of creation and I’ve been doing it ever since. This desire has pushed me to explore many mediums of art and painting is where I currently find myself & have found myself many times in the past. I’ve discovered myself and my inner confidence through this exploration and I’m excited to share the joy of creation/exploration with others at our paint and sips with PWAT!
Hey everyone! My name is Alyssa and I’m so excited to have a place of work where I can simply create:) I am currently pursuing my masters in art and design with a focus on museum studies at KSU. I grew up loving art and I’m so elated to now have a career path that I’m pursuing that allows me overall express my creative freedom. As your artist I hope to give you a light, care free, fun environment that gives you the safe space to create freely. At PWAT you’ll leave my class with funny stories, good memories, and a beautiful piece of art that YOU created! I can’t wait to paint with y’all!
Getting outside is good for the soul. Through my artwork, I try to bring the outside in and leave the boundaries. Everything is captured in the spontaneous dance and movement of the brush and the solidity of clay. My art is about the resonance of the organic and geometric. I have been drawing and painting professionally for twenty plus years and I have associated with art as long as I can remember. Custom art work is my specialty. The unique combination of wood and clay,creating personalized art that captures the imagination to discover beauty in unusual places, is my kind of art.
Greg has been painting and drawing throughout his entire life. Over the years, Greg has sold work in galleries, won many awards for his paintings and even had an award winning painting hang in the High Museum for a month. He has recently retired from a career designing web applications and mobile applications for Fortune 500 companies. In college he studied graphic design. Greg is currently working as a full time artist and focused on creating a body of work for a one man show. I love working at Paint With A Twist. I love teaching others and it is great practice for keeping my skills current.
Hello Painters! I’m from Florida, where I spent several years soaking up the sun (and a lot of stage dust) while earning my Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre Production and Design. My focus was props—because someone’s got to create the spell books, fake swords, and suspiciously realistic sandwiches that make the magic happen. Right out of college, I jumped from theatre to television and spent the next eight years working in the film industry, still deep in the world of props. I’ve hot-glued more odd objects than I can count, and made things I still can’t explain to my parents. These days I’ve changed gears some and split my time between creating mini pet portraits and teaching at Painting with a Twist, where I help people discover their inner artists, avoid drinking the paint water, create something colorful, messy, and totally you!
Hi there! My name is Ria and I’ve lived in Georgia my whole life, and Atlanta for 5 years! I’ve been doing art for as long as I can remember, and have continued to pursue it throughout the years . In high school, I discovered digital art and knew I loved it immediately. I attended SCAD ATL to get my degree in Graphic Design and Motion Media, but hands-on art is where I really shine! I love embroidery, clay sculpting, drawing, 3D modeling, decoden, resin, baking, and of course, painting! I’ve been doing acrylic painting since I was in middle school and my love for it has only grown as I have. Painting with a Twist has given me the opportunity to share this passion with others while showing people painting so much easier than you think! One of my favorite things about art is how different everyone’s art can look even if we are all using the same reference! My goal is that you leave my class with great memories, some good laughs, and unique painting that showcases you as a person and an artist. I love to listen a lot and I love to talk a lot, so if you’re an introvert, I’ll do all the talking for you! And if you’re a fellow extrovert with stories and jokes to share, I’m all ears! I look forward to painting with you, and hope to see you soon!! <333
I am a native of Atlanta. I have been a professional artist for the last twenty five years. My work has been displayed in galleries, restaurants, and publications in and around the Atlanta area. I enjoyed many years of teaching art & music to children in schools and children’s studios. I have also worked as a muralist, portraitist, and photographer. I have had many magical adventures on my creative journey. My current big magical creative adventures are leading intuitive painting classes and workshops, art events at Childrens Health Care of Atlanta, and Painting with a Twist, Alpharetta. Let the magic begin! “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited, whereas imagination encircles the world.” -Albert Einstein
Hi I’m Tia, I am a self taught artist and a self proclaimed comedian, I have participated in many projects and competitions which landed me a spot in the Dallas art museum for young artists, I am not afraid to try anything let’s have fun and create something special can’t spell earth without ART. In my free time I am doing tattoos and creating clothes.