Our Austin, TX - Southpark Meadows Painting with a Twist Artists

Fayzah Escamilla

“Fayzah is an artist from Austin whose creative journey began at age 10 with an obsession with Barbie dolls. Fascinated by their features, she started drawing their faces, and from there, her passion for art took off. She now works across various mediums, including painting, drawing, scrapbooking, always seeking new ways to express herself. Beyond art, Fayzah enjoys listening to music, watching romantic tragedies, and spending time with friends. She loves meeting new people, and those who know her often describe her as friendly, sweet, and funny.”

Elektra Gex

Elektra is an artist from the south of France, shaped by both French and American cultures. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in Montpellier, France and now primarily works with pen, pencil, and acrylic paint. Her work mainly includes portraits, architectural sketches and drawings that explore atmosphere and mood. Outside the studio, she enjoys thrifting, spending time in nature, and has a soft spot for cats.

Maggie Svoboda

Maggie is a self-taught artist from Missouri who has been creating custom pet portraits since 2019. Her love for art grew alongside a background in design, and in 2025 she moved to Austin after graduating with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. She enjoys capturing personality and charm through her work, especially when it comes to beloved animals. When she’s not creating art, you can usually find her sipping coffee, petting her cats, traveling, taking photos, or hanging out with friends.

Kelsey Bryant

Kelsey Bryant is a born and raised Austin-ite who enjoys creating with different mediums from acrylic paint to crafting to makeup artistry. She found comfort in creating from an early age and wants to share that with her community. She graduated from Austin community college with a degree in studio art in 2022 and hopes to use that to continue her artist career. In her free time she likes exploring Austin‘s ever-changing food scene, exploring the Greenbelt and outdoor trails, playing video games and listening to stories of true crime.

Malika Keshu

Malika is an artist, originally from New Jersey, who is currently discovering all the great places Austin has to offer. She loves sharing her love of art with others. She has been painting since she was young and loves to try different crafts and mediums. When not painting, Malika is usually running her cats’ social media account, exploring, or watching Netflix documentaries.