Dino & Monica DeLeo (Owners)
Dino and Monica DeLeo are local Gainesville residents, living here for over 20 years! They are the current Studio Owners of Painting with a Twist here in Gainesville, and can't wait to meet all of our Twisters!
Our Gainesville, FL Painting with a Twist Artists
Kaylee
Hi! I'm a Miami girl who moved to Gainesville in 2016 and have fallen in love with this city ever since! I graduated from Santa Fe College with my Associates in Fine Art and began working at PWAT soon after. I've always been an artistic person with my favorite mediums being graphite and colored pencils growing up. It wasn't until I began working at PWAT that I began to love acrylic painting. Besides my love for art, I absolutely love animals! In addition to PWAT I am a freelance pet portrait artist and care giver. I look forward to meeting and painting with you in the studio! Cheers!
Caroline
Hi, I'm Caroline! Growing up in Florida, I was captivated by the ocean's beauty. Swimming, boating, and exploring the shore fueled my passion for capturing the interplay of light and color. With a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Florida, I've earned national recognition for my work in oil, watercolor, and acrylic. My art focuses on human figures in water, aiming to convey both realism and emotion. I currently work as a gallery represented fine artist and a Display Artist for retail spaces along with my work at Painting with a Twist! I love all things painting and I cannot wait to paint with you!
Kat
Hey there! My name is Kat and ever since I could walk I’ve been drawing and painting. I was born and raised in Gainesville and in 2010 I moved to Savannah, Georgia. I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Illustration from SCAD in 2015. And I’ve been working as a professional artist ever since. My inspiration is Vincent Van Gogh and my favorite medium to paint with is acrylic. I currently have my own Pet Portrait business, and when I’m not at the studio I’m at an art market or working on a commission! Thanks for joining us and let’s start painting! :)
Minca
Anna
Hi everyone, I'm Anna McFalls! I work as an art director, designer, artist, and illustrator based out of Gainesville, Florida. I am pursuing my BFA in Graphic Design and minor in Mass Communications at The University of Florida. I am a passionate creative thinker with a focus on art and design within the music industry. I live for the challenge of communicating sound into eye-catching visuals. I work as an Art Director for the Agency at UF, a creative at Bonkers! Music Magazine, and as a freelance designer for multiple local bands. I love every opportunity I have to be creative in my career and everyday life and I’m looking forward to painting with you soon!
Kaitlyn
Cassie
I am originally from a small town in Michigan and I moved to Florida in 2018. Currently, I attend the University of Florida in hopes to graduate with a degree in Criminology with minors in Digital Arts and Sciences and Art History. Some fun facts about me include: I am left-handed, I am a cancer, and I love pottery! In my hometown of West Palm Beach, I work at a pottery studio, and with my employment, my passion for the arts has grown tremendously!
