Our Denver, CO - Aurora Painting with a Twist Artists

Cameo Irons- Manager

Cameo started as an artist at PWAT in 2018. She now is the manager and thankful to be in a key role serving the people of Aurora. She has a Bachelor Degree in Education and loves teaching art to children and adults. Her favorite part of teaching is to see students proud of their work. She loves painting anything with personality. When not painting, Cameo homeschools her young children and is very involved in her church. Cameo is a busy wife and mom, a party planner, a teacher, a friend and an encourager. Cameo is a Colorado Native, enjoys country music, amusement parks, ice cream, concerts and Mexican food, especially Casa Bonita! Come paint with Cameo and her amazing team!!

Almira Bradford- Mentor Artist

Hi, y’all! My name is Almira and I moved here from Texas a few years ago! I am originally from Kazakhstan and I always loved to doodle ever since I was little. When I came to the states I took a few art classes and fell in love with the process. I wasn’t always very good at painting but as Bob Ross used to say: “ There’s an artist hidden at the very bottom of every single one of us” and I want to help people discover that hidden artist! I can't wait to share my passion for painting with you! Cheers!

Leya Admasu- Artist

From Ethiopia! Is absolutely obsessed with all forms of art but if she had to pick, her favorite is abstract art due to the freedom it gives. When she's not painting you'll find Leya doing yoga at a waterfall!

Christine Garcia- Artist

Hi beautiful people! My name is Christine! I was born and raised in Colorado, grew up in Broomfield, and went to Catholic school from kindergarten all the way through high school. My first year of public school was my freshman year of college which was also the first year I got to choose what I wore to school! Along with a uniform, we couldn't even have any fun hair colors (hence the bright red hair) so I was always expressing myself in other ways! Painting was at the top of that list! I love to create paintings that have an abstract background, but still have a subject. When I'm not at the studio or painting, I am either at my other job, out on a hike with my beautiful fur babies, or doing yoga! I am a hippie at heart and I love to make new friends, so come paint with me!

Ana Zia- Artist

Hello, my name is Anastasia but I have your attention by the time you get to Ana! I was born in Denver, Colorado but was raised with the Russian heritage. I recently graduated with a degree in Biology and Business Administration but when I am not studying, I am cooking tasty snacks, exploring the world, and creating beautiful artwork. Most of my art inspiration comes from the beautiful scenery around me! I have been teaching for over three years --ranging from kindergarten to college --and am ready to teach you! I enjoy learning new things, trying new foods, blabbing about cyanobacteria, and experiencing the wonders of the world. Come on in and paint with me!

Cat Robinson- Artist

Hello, fellow creative spirits! My name Cat and I’ve been painting for as long as I can remember. I moved to Colorado in 2013 to improve my landscape paintings and have been obsessed ever since. I love sharing my passion for art with others and can’t wait to paint with you!

Dan Baele- Artist

Born and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dan began exploring a passion for art from a very early age. Graduating from his neighbor's backyard studio to high school classes, he moved into a professional track involving graphic design and animation. Working to create a base of work as a personal study, Dan is constantly searching for new projects and media to work with. Recent events have led to his relocation to Denver, a city that offers socialization and opportunity to grow. When not involved directly with art, Dan enjoys spending time with his girlfriend, Molly, and their puppy, Max (if you're lucky, you might find him in class!), playing disc golf, exploring nature, and spending time with friends. In any capacity, he is always in the mood to create and loves making connections with those around him!

Lilian Ridout- Artist

Hi there, I'm Lillian! When I'm not painting, I'm singing my heart out to get my Masters Degree in Opera performance! On top of teaching classes at PWAT, I also teach voice lessons- I just love nurturing peoples' passion for the arts. I'm a New Mexico native and I enjoy an eclectic music taste, baking pies for my roommates, reading, and everything Star Wars! I hope to paint with you soon!

Mackenzie Mackie- Office

Hi, friends! My name Kenzie, and I moved to Denver from Iowa about a year and a half ago. I have loved Colorado for the mountains ever since I began visiting in 2016, especially since it satisfies my love for the outdoors. I appreciate the feeling of knowing I am a part of something bigger than I, and living in Colorado as well as working with the PWAT team has allowed me to chase some of my biggest dreams and goals. I am currently working on my Masters in Business Administration and Healthcare Administration degrees, and working in the office as well as around the studio has helped me work on many skills in these areas. It is also fantastic for expressing my artistic side. You can find me having fun setting up for classes, taking care of the studio, or helping our guests from behind the front desk! When I am not at the studio, I enjoy hiking and taking pictures, running and lifting, yoga, baking, and spending time with the people I love. One of my favorite things to do is clean my apartment and follow up with lighting a few candles—I am all about the mood! Painting with a Twist is an incredible place to work because every member of our team helps each other out to make classes fun and relaxing for our guests. Stop on by, and I will be more than happy to show you around the studio and help you make your reservations!

Reya