Our Summerville, SC - Carnes Crossroads Painting with a Twist Artists

Tanya Watson

Tanya loves all things creative! She is a California native but is proud to call the lowcountry home since 1995. Tanya majored in Art at California State University, Long Beach and has been teaching sewing and various arts and crafts ever since! She loves to hunt for second hand treasures; drink wine with friends and try new recipes. When she’s not creating she’s spending time with her husband, two kids and their border collie, Oreo. Having survived breast cancer, Tanya is thankful for the opportunity to share her creative talents with others and can’t wait to help you discover your inner artist!

Taylor Murdaugh

Born and raised in Summerville South Carolina, Taylor decided at an early age that she had a passion for creating and that she was meant to be an artist. Currently she is studying for her Associates in Graphic Design and wants to eventually work with animation. She has dabbled in music and photography but has found that her real interest lay in traditional art such as sculpting or painting and digital art for graphic design and animation. She has an additional hobby printing and creating t shirts for personal use or business. She enjoys painting landscapes and animals and she can’t wait to be your teacher!

Crystal Thompson

Crystal is originally from Irmo but now lives in Summerville, SC. She has been a part of Painting with a Twist since 2016. She has her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Education from the University of South Carolina- Columbia, Go Gamecocks! She is an elementary art teacher in Dorchester District Two. She recently became a published illustrator as well! When Crystal is not teaching or creating you can find her outside exploring or chilling under a palm tree. She loves to share her passion for the arts with others and is always ready to explore something new!

Sonya McFatrich

Sonya McFatrich loves teaching kids and meeting new people here at PWAT. She enjoys the look on kids’ faces when they have created something on their own. Her favorite medium is watercolor and before homeschooling her three children she worked as a graphic artist. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Arkansas. She can be found selling real estate, collecting, orchids, or walking our beautiful beaches.

Destiny Hamilton