Our Longview, TX Painting with a Twist Artists

Micah Ruland

Micah (My-kah) Micah is a local free-lance artist based out of Longview, Texas. She aspires to bring a little uniqueness, if not beauty, to the world with her art. While her artwork is created primarily with acrylics on canvas, she enjoys leaving places better than they were and in doing so, loves to upcycle! Her art spans many surface types from metal to glass, murals on floors, walls, ceilings & even damaged vinyl records, with everything in between. If you are interested in commissioning a piece of artwork from Micah, contact via the link below. - MarsArt

Alex Lichty

Alex Lichty has just recently been proven to exist, blowing the minds of cryptozoologists worldwide. People who have observed him closely report a thick sarcasm and dry wit. He's fostered a strong relationship with his muse, having an obvious love for absurd and abstract ideas as well as the intricate beauty of the natural world. Aside from that, he is a fan of all things spooky and weird. As he states directly, "I just like freaky things and cute animals." Along with that, he has a love for teaching children's classes, hoping to help foster the same love of art and independence that was given to him as a child.

Ally

Ally is an East Texas native who has been creating since she could hold a crayon. To her, art is the only thing that has ever made sense. She knew she wanted a career in art as early as high school, when the doodles became the reason for less than average math grades. As an artist, she has the most experience as a watercolorist, something she has been practicing for nearly a decade. She has only begun her journey with acrylic paint as of May 2022. Ally has the heart of a hippie and the mind of a dreamer. She takes inspiration from vibrant colors, nature, and song lyrics- which would explain the endless supply of Rush song lyrics flowing through her head. In her spare time, Ally models for local photographers, and enjoys staying home for quality time with her two cats.

Susan Braddock

Meet Susan – East Texas native, floral designer by day, art instructor by night, and full-time Christmas enthusiast. She fell in love with painting in 2012 and now shares her passion for acrylics, pour painting, and creative joy at Painting with a Twist. Susan believes in making memories through art—especially when shared with friends—and loves turning everyday spaces into something magical, one brushstroke (or Christmas tree) at a time.

Kimberly Wells

Howdy y'all! I'm the owner and occasional artist at Twist-Longview, and a mom to two boys! A native East Texan by birth, a natural artist I am not! I graduated from Arp high school, have a Financial Planning degree from Baylor University, and always knew I wanted to open my own business one day. After attending my sister’s bachelorette party at Painting with a Twist in Dallas, I fell in love with the business. After spending my entire budget attending all the Painting with a Twist events I could, I decided to pursue my dream and open a studio with my husband Casey, in East Texas. With a love of crafting projects and a passion for business and management, the Painting with a Twist franchise has been a perfect match. After 10 years of owning this business, I still love my job and getting to know all of our Twisters! Hey, it's not really work if you love what you're doing!