Our Artists

Hi everybody! Joanne here:) Robbinsville resident! I have been an art teacher for about 20 years--the 'fun class'. Art has been a major part of my life since I was a young mess-maker. This has revolved in and out of my classroom. My favorite materials to work with include clay and watercolor, but I'm up for dabbling in any media that I can use to create. I'm also proud mom of a great teenage girl (you read that right). I'm always on the go--travel, beach, the city--wherever good times reside.

If you're looking for a sweet mid-west gal to teach you a thing or two about painting, look no further you found her. Hello, my name is Darlene. I grew up the youngest of eight in the small farm town deep in the sticks. I knew from a young age that I wanted to be an artist, and now I'm living the dream. I remember the first time I ever met an actually artist. Her name was Diana, she was a local artist that was hired to paint a mural outside a local thrift shore. I would ride my bike uptown day after day just to watch her work. I just remember thinking to myself "Wow, so I could do this for a living...." That was when my hobby jumped into a career goal. I spent the rest of that summer painting on my own bedroom walls, learning as I went and never giving up. Well, I never did and I kept going. A lot has changed since then, now I have multiple degrees in Art focusing in Graphic Design. I love all things art. I currently work full-time at a local t-shirt company working in the marketing department, designing sale banners and newsletters. I love working here at PWAT. It doesn't feel like work. I literally do what I love, and get to hang out with great people all day.

Hey everyone! I'v been painting for a couple of years now, so much that I always have paint on my hands. When I'm not painting, I enjoy baking, taking photos and busting into song. My favorite type of painting is anything with lots of colors! Everywhere I go, I'm always armed with my camera so that I can take pictures and paint them later!

Hello, beautiful people! My name is Jacqui and I am a Digital Arts High School teacher by day, and by night, your very own Painting Instructor here at PWAT! I have always considered myself a "maker" and I enjoy the challenge of creating art and making things with my hands. Throughout my high school and college education, I have done a lot of woodworking, welding, and sculpting... and also worked with technology to program and design! My goal as an educator is to enrich students' lives with art, create a warm and welcoming environment, and inspire the "maker" in them. I also pride myself in bringing that philosophy to Painting with a Twist every time I walk into the studio. Not sure if there's an "artist" inside of you? Let me show you how to find it!