Our Pittsburgh, PA - South Side Painting with a Twist Artists

Jason - Studio Manager

"I was born and raised in Brighton, Colorado. At a young age, I discovered my talent for creation as I sculpted action figures out of clay. After I grew out of action figures, I began to pick up new skills within the arts. In high school, I started developing a portfolio that later helped me earn an art scholarship to college. After graduation, I found PWAT and fell in love with the business! Being able to bring the joy of art to people in such a fun and relaxing way is such a blessing. Now, as the studio manager, I've developed an increased interest in entrepreneurship, combining what I've learned with my experience in art to help local artists reach their goals and run successful businesses. I'm dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering creativity within our community. Call me any time to learn more about Twist South Side or book an event with me!

Kayla

Art is the act of pure inspiration; that's my motto, and just like in Ratatouille, "Everyone can cook," I believe that everyone can paint! The best part of my job is being able to help people realize talent they didn't know they had. I’m Pittsburgh born and raised, and I love my city (and the Steelers and Penguins of course). I have my BFA in Fine Arts from Edinboro University with a concentration in drawing and a minor in art history. I also do commissions, and I'm experienced in all types of media including oil paint, watercolor, ink, charcoal, and graphite. I've been an art instructor for many years before I came to Twist South Side, so I've taught people with different levels of experience. If you're a novice, don't be scared to paint! I guarantee you'll end up with something you can be proud of. If you take a class with me just be ready for my corny personality and nerdy jokes!

Sam

Hello! I’m Sam Ridgeway, and I’ve been creating art for as long as I can remember. I love working with my hands, especially painting and ceramics. I studied art at Tyler School of Art and Carlow University, and I’ve been teaching art in the school setting for the past three years. Currently, I’m a high school art teacher living just south of the city. I’m a big Pittsburgh fan, especially discovering new restaurants and gallery crawls around the city. I also have a cat named Jinx and consider myself a huge animal lover. When I’m not painting or teaching, you might find me curled up with a romance novel, baking something sweet, or exploring the city for new adventures. I’m so excited to paint with you and share a fun, creative experience!