Alex

Hello, I'm Alex! I've just moved back to Iowa after living down in Austin, Texas, for the past few years. I've worked for Painting with a Twist for four years and am so excited to have joined the Urbandale studio! My driving force in life is art, in all its forms. I'm a photographer and painter but love to create art in any medium. My other joys in life include my dog Griffey and baking. I also enjoy hiking, climbing, trying new foods and traveling. I can't wait to see you in one of my classes!

Andrea

Andrea is the owner of the Urbandale studio. Most of Andrea's professional career has involved editing for various magazines and marketing agencies ... and she dabbled in painting instruction as a fun side gig. Now she's happily replaced her red pen with a paintbrush, and leads the Painting with a Twist charge in the Des Moines Metro. She has degrees in journalism and art, and has traveled extensively to immerse herself in the art and cultures of many destinations. Her goals include providing central Iowa with the best painting experience in town and learning how to not get so much paint in her hair. Andrea and her husband live in Des Moines with their giant dog, Zeus.

Jennifer

Hello, I'm Jenn! I am so excited to be a part of the Painting With a Twist family. I have my associates degree in fine arts as well as two years of art instruction at the University of Alabama where painting was my focus. We moved to Iowa a year ago after living in Alabama for 24 years and love it! My world is my hubby, four children and our dog and cat. I love to spend my time with family and friends. Painting is my passion and I am definitely in my happy place!

Katie

Hi, I am Katie! I have successfully completed 28 rotations around the sun and am excited to make more. I am an artist and art educator returning to Iowa after a 10-year hiatus in Colorado. I grew up in South Dakota, finished high school here in Urbandale and graduated from Metropolitan State University in Denver in 2016, with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art education. My fine art emphasis is in painting and drawing. I am a mother, wife, and animal lover. When I am not making or teaching art, I enjoy nature, spending time with my two children, two dogs, and a cat. I love music, dancing, photography, disc golf, hula hooping, and having a good time with friends. I am excited to be a part of the Painting with a Twist family!

Labresha

Hi, My name is Labresha and I am a Des Moines-based mixed media artist who recently relocated from Las Vegas, NV. I have spent 15+ years providing clinical and administrative medical practice assistance, and have always had a love for art and teaching! I like to work with acrylics, colored pencils, pastels, textiles, watercolor, and body paint. I am mostly a self- taught painter, photographer, seamstress, and body painter. Outside of creating, I cherish spending time learning / exploring the world with my daughter and fiance, plus our two cats. I can’t wait to meet all of you and to continue spreading joy, laughter, and much happiness!