KayLee

I'm KayLee, the studio owner! I love using art to create community and connect with others. If you take one of my classes it'll be an informational, laid back, and therapeutic experience. I earned my BFA in Art Education in 2013 (from Texas Tech - wreck em!), moved to Colorado Springs in 2015, and started working for this studio as an instructor in 2016. I've taught art all around the world and was a middle school art teacher in D49 for years before deciding to purchase this studio. Now I live the small business owner life and in my free time I lead mommy & me hikes and the coolest book club ever.

Cedric, Stand Up Comedian

Signing up for one of Cedric's Paint & Sip events is an adventure! He's a goofy entertainer with the silliest stories, best dad jokes, and the brightest smile! Get ready for a night of laughs while you connect through creativity. If you're lucky, he may even sing for you! As the 7th child of 15, Cedric's parents were diligent in training him in the light of love. Laughter was a major part in his education and an influence throughout his college years, where he majored in graphic design. He is a single father of 4 and a freelance artist here in Colorado Springs specializing in caricatures!

Katy W., Professional Puppeteer & Theater Maker

Katy loves to create, sing, perform, and create memorable experiences in our studio! In addition to her job at Painting with a Twist she runs her own puppet design company, Katy Williams Design. She is a nationally recognized professional puppeteer and theatre maker. Katy loves all puppetry, specializing in creatures, suitcase crankies, and front facing shadow puppetry. Her mission is to accessibly spread the joy of puppetry in the Rocky Mountains, and she has been influential in implementing the art form in recent Colorado theatre. Katy is responsible for starting the Rocky Mountain Puppet Slam in 2018, producing three slams a year. She also created the children's festival, Puppet Palooza. In 2019 she received the prestigious True West award for her work. She was a featured presenter and performer at the National Puppetry Festival 2019 and 2023, served on the board of Puppeteers of America for three years, and is the President of the Rocky Mountain Puppetry Guild. Most recently her puppets and puppet direction were enjoyed by audiences in Theatreworks’ “The Little Prince” and in “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus” at the Fine Arts Center. She grew up in the mountains of Manitou Springs and loves spending time in her home state with her cat Sterling and dog Taevo.

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Katy C. "The Choral Conductor"

Katy C. is a visual artist and arts educator who’s all about creativity, connection, and having fun while making something beautiful. She's most likely to get a group to karaoke in our studio at 11am! Katy brings warmth, clear guidance, and lots of encouragement to every class she teaches. With a background in both painting and the performing arts, her teaching style is supportive, down-to-earth, and perfect for anyone—whether you're picking up a brush for the first time or diving back into art after a break. Katy founded Cypress School of Art and the Colorado Springs Youth Choir, where she’s led all kinds of creative programs for students of all ages. When she's not singing or making art, you can find her in a National Park, playing tennis, or with her 4 kids.

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Cynthia

Cynthia wears a lab coat at the studio because we have serious fun here! She's been a commercial artist for almost 30 years, working mostly as a photographer with painting as her other passion! Cynthia loves to belly dance and perform with Japanese Taiko drums. Her events are the perfect blend of artistic instruction and light hearted entertainment. You're most likely to catch her in the studio on a Friday night.

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Erin

Erin is an incredibly talented fine artist from South Florida and has been performing at Painting With A Twists for years. Her sarcastic humor and calm demeanor creates super fun paint & sip events that will put you at ease! If you walk into the studio during one of her events, just follow the sound of a crowd laughing and you'll find her on the stage creating that pARTy vibe.

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Isabella "The Story Teller"

Isabella is a recent grad from CU Boulder where she studied theatre and computer science. Her love for being on stage led her to go backstage too where she spent three years as a scenic painter and carpenter. You can always tell when Isabella is having a good time because she'll sing and dance her way through the studio. She has lots of funny stories to put your mind at ease and bring a spirit of laughter to your painting event.

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Sterling

Sterling is a lifelong artist with a passion for painting, especially clowns! Book a seat in one of her events for a silly and playful time. She brings the house down with her comedic ways of teaching art. She's also a proud mom of 7-year-old triplets and a busy 2-year-old. She loves helping others have fun while getting creative in the studio!

Holly Broxson

For over a decade, Holly has been a Paintertainer at Painting With A Twists all over the US! She grew up in the southeast, always drawing and painting things inspired by nature and fairytales. She studied art and graphic design and does freelance illustration. Holly loves to teach painting and she loves Colorado.

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Brittney

Brittney has been making messes since childhood. She studied fine art at Columbia College Chicago, worked as a scenic carpenter and painter for the professional theatre world, lived in South Korea, and now resides in Colorado Springs. When she’s not teaching painting classes you can find her at home doing freelance art, design, and podcast editing. If the weather is nice you'll find her gardening or on a hike.

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Jess

Jessica has been painting since college and creating art in other forms for over 20 years. Outside of the studio, she is a seamstress and costume maker who especially enjoys making cosplay costumes for conventions. Jess brings fun and kindness to each class and has the coolest hair.

Ali

Ali is a local painter and interior designer known for her innovative approach to bold artistry. After years of studying painting in college, she has developed a passion for helping others discover and unleash their most creative selves. In addition to running her own design business and teaching at PWAT, she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her three dogs!

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Christa

Christa is a Colorado native who loves to learn all things yarn. When she's not hanging out with her partner and their six kids, she is crocheting, adventuring, or playing with her dog, Dutch.

Kanik

Kanik is a Colorado native and self taught artist. She enjoys dabbling in new mediums and painting on any surface she can get her hands on. She loves sharing in the artistic process and encouraging people in their creative endeavors. Teaching Paint Your Pet quickly became a favorite class of hers as she enjoys the level of care that goes into each piece. Quote by Douglas Adams: “I'd far rather be happy than right any day.”

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Nell

This assistant manager can be found roaming the studio cleaning, organizing and decorating. If you want to take your project to the next level but aren't sure how, holler out at Nell and she will happily show you all the wild things available!

Nicole

Nicole is a talented mixed media artist who has been in over a dozen art shows. She attended college at UCCS graduating Summa Cum Laude with a visual and performing arts degree. She went on to work at Antiquity Stone LLC, a large-scale sculpture fabrication studio in Morrisville, Pennsylvania for 4.5 years. When not doing art, she enjoys game nights with her husband and hanging out with her 3 cats.

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