Our Houston, TX - Champion Forest Painting with a Twist Artists

Carly First

Hello, I'm Carly! I am the owner & operator, as well an artist here at Twist - Champion Forest! I began working for Painting with a Twist in May of 2017 as an artist at our previous location in Tomball, until the studio was transferred to me in May of 2019. We relocated to the Champion Forest area in 2020 & have been pARTying ever since! I love being involved in all aspects of the company & continue to instruct events whenever I can! Kids Camp & Paint-Your-Pet events are my FAVORITE. Outside of Painting with a Twist, I spend most of my time with my husband Ben, our son Davis, & our 3 dogs, Roadie, Tucker & Bear! I spend my free time with family/friends, painting, reading, scrapbooking, goofin around outside & going to the movies/concerts/Astros games. I'm always up for an adventure and my favorite places in the world to visit are Big Bend and Mexico. I'm most creatively inspired by nature, music, literature & of course, love. I'm constantly brainstorming ways to excite all of our guests, whether it be through new weekly deals, themed events, or even just seasonal decor. I hope our studio feels like a sanctuary of fun, relaxation, & really sparks something within you.

Cat Loehr

Twist artist Cat has loved doing art since she was a toddler! At four she got her start as a muralist on the stairwell wall, much to her mother’s disappointment! She has come a long way since with her art and murals, both painted on walls, and street art chalk festivals every fall (Kerrville Chalk& Via Colori in DT Houston), as well as doing many fun portrait and pet portrait commissions. In addition to making her own art she is the 7th and 8th grade art teacher at Doerre Intermediate, mother of two boys and two fur babies, and artist here at Painting with a Twist! She loves bold and bright colors, emotional art, and most of all she has a passion for sharing her love and ability to create art with everyone, regardless of age or current ability! At Twist, she loves teaching floral paintings, Paint Your Pet, and her specialty Tarot Card Reading Open Workshop events! Come create and have some fun with Cat!!

Amanda Jeffery

Hi! My name is Amanda Jeffery and I have always been a creative person. I consider myself a nerd and proud of it. Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Harry Potter, ACOTAR, Lights Out, Zodiac Academy, vampires in general...you name it, I'm a fan. I have a 20 year old daughter and I believe everyone is capable of creating art, and the best kind is made with fun. My favorite events to teach at Twist are all of the Trivia/Themed paintings, and anything under the blacklights!

Agnes Stelmach

Hi, I'm Agnes! My passion for art began at a young age after meeting a family friend who was a painter. His work hung in my home, inspiring me to pursue my dream of becoming an artist. I studied fine art in college and earned a BFA in Studio Art from Sam Houston State University in 2013. Today, I paint with oils in my home studio and showcase my work at art fairs and local markets around Texas. I’m also passionate about astronomy, often sketching what I observe through my telescope. My love for animals leads me to the Houston Zoo, where I sketch animals from life to incorporate into my paintings. In my free time, I enjoy video games, knitting, spinning yarn, and backpacking around Texas. I especially love teaching master classes, focusing on intricate landscapes or detailed animals!

Keturah Price

Howdy! My name is Keturah Price and I am an artist based in Houston Texas. I am a self taught painter and comic book illustrator who is also currently enrolled in Grad school with a focus in Screenwriting. I love teaching, gardening, and spending time with my dog, Harper! My favorite paintings to teach are anything seasonal and beautiful landscapes!

Yesenia Salas