Madison was born and raised in Memphis,TN. When she isn't teaching classes she can be found at home with her husband Thomas, 4 cats, and her dog Indigo! Madison loves people, decorating houses, and animals. She has worked at Painting with a Twist for 11 years.
Beth's love for art began at a young age, and her favorite hobby still is creating mixed media pieces. Her academic pursuits were supported by art scholarships, leading to degrees in graphic design and business. Over the course of her 25-year corporate career, she has effectively leveraged her creative skills alongside her business and leadership skills. Beth enjoys teaching art and has been an instructor with PWAT since 2021. Additionally, she volunteers with nonprofits utilizing the Arts for education, coping and healing.
Cody is a Texan living in Memphis, but loves it here! He has a BFA from Texas State University and loves art in all forms! His favorite thing in the world is when people discover they are able to do things they didn't know they were capable of. You'll find him most days jammin' to a good record or reading a book. His art influences are Bill Waterson (Calvin & Hobbes), JMW Turner, Anslem Kiefer, Piet Mondrian, Jim Davis (Garfield), and Mark Kistler (look him up!).
Khushi was born in Michigan, raised in Memphis and has always had a love for creativity and painting. She first began working with Painting With A Twist while still in high school, where she discovered how much she enjoyed sharing her artistic side with others. Now in college, Khushi is pursuing a degree in Chemistry on the pre-med track with plans to go to medical school. For her, teaching art classes is the perfect balance - an opportunity to relax, have fun, and inspire others to enjoy the creative process. Outside of the studio and school, Khushi enjoys spending time with her friends, going shopping and playing pickleball.
Paula is originally from Chile and has called Memphis, TN her home for the past 10 years. She is currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in biomedical engineering on a pre-med track with plans to apply to medical school once school is over. In her free time, which is not much, she enjoys baking, hanging out with friends, and caring for her many plants (her room is literally a jungle). Teaching at Painting with a Twist gives Paula the perfect break from her studies, allowing her to relax, get creative, and share a fun experience with others!
