Our Pensacola, FL Painting with a Twist Artists

Doug Holsworth

A Pensacola native and Army veteran, Doug has taught in the public schools for over 30 years, with 27 years as the Band Director at Escambia High School. He is now at Pensacola State College, where he directs the Concert Band, Jazz Band and the Pensacola Civic Band. He has painted as a hobby his entire adult life and done design work for the band programs in the area; including most of the band uniforms currently use in the Escambia County School District as well as props, color guard uniforms and flags. After taking classes at Painting With a Twist, Doug realized he could combine his love of painting and teaching into a single activity, and joined the Pensacola studio in May of 2021. He works in oil at home, and the subject matter has varied widely over the decades, but for the last few years he has focused on the beautiful beaches of his hometown here on the Emerald Coast. His personal style tends toward photorealism, rendering the movement of water and waves with depth and vibrancy. A real Renaissance man, you can also catch Doug onstage from time to time at Pensacola Little Theatre in roles like George Banks in “Mary Poppins” or Santa Claus in “Miracle on 3th Street” – which led to his current bearded appearance as he continues to play Santa Claus for various non-profit events around the area. For Commission Work you may contact Doug @ Doughols62@gmail.com Website: www.dougholsdesigns.com

Kay Estrada

Bold, edgy, and unapologetically free—Kay turns blank walls into electric statements. Her large-scale murals pulse with fearless color and raw movement, inviting viewers to feel rather than simply look. For years she has honed her teaching chops on stage at Painting with a Twist, guiding packed studios step-by-step through each brushstroke. Her knack for breaking complex imagery into clear, repeatable moves transforms even first-time painters into confident creators—an energy she now brings to community workshops and private events. Always up for collaboration, Kay welcomes commissions of every size, from towering public façades to intimate statement pieces for homes or businesses. Specialties: Mural Art · Live Painting Instruction · Creative Direction · Custom Commissions

Adrianna

Adrianna Campagna is a painter and ceramicist from the Florida Panhandle and a recent graduate of the University of West Florida. As the Assistant Marketing Manager at Painting with a Twist, Adrianna blends artistic expertise with a passion for fostering creativity and connection. Beyond the role at the Painting with a Twist studio, Adrianna is dedicated to building community through art and is active with The Undergrowth artist collective in Pensacola. You can always ask Adrianna how to explore new classes at Painting with a Twist or find pop-up exhibitions in town. In personal work, Adrianna produces paintings, folk art, and ceramic forms that invite reflection. Through art and emerging leadership, Adrianna inspires others to embrace creativity as a tool for connection and positive change.

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