Our Winter Haven, FL Painting with a Twist Artists

Holly

Art has been my passion since I learned to hold a crayon. Whether sketching cartoon characters in my third-grade math notebook or volunteering to paint life-size murals on the walls of my high school, I have made it a point to incorporate art into my everyday life as much as possible. Since a young age, I have been fascinated with the entire creative process, from design conception to artistic completion. I turned that fascination into a lifelong career by pursuing a degree in Studio Art at the University of Florida. I continue to share my passion with the customers of Painting with a Twist Winter Haven! Thanks for always painting with me, it’s truly my favorite thing to do. Online portfolio - hollymarieclare.myportfolio.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/HMCArtistry/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hmcartistry/

Kaitlyn

Hi, I’m Kaitlyn! Ever since I was a kid, art has been my passion. I was the one staying after school to clean the art room just so I could be surrounded by creativity a little longer. That love for making things never faded—it only grew. I studied visual arts at the University of South Florida and have been creating ever since, working with everything from painting and drawing to resin, jewelry, digital design, and miniatures. I find inspiration everywhere—nature, animals, abstract forms, landscapes, and my faith—but what I love most is creating for others. Whether it's a custom piece that brings someone's vision to life or a design that simply makes someone smile, art is my way of spreading joy. Seeing my work resonate with people is what keeps me going.

Valentina

I began being tuned into the art realm when 5 year-old me decided to pick up a pen and paper to illustrate my surroundings. Even while sitting in front of the TV I’d have my sketch book nearby to draw what I saw. As I got older, my passion and love for illustrating never ceased. By middle/high school I was heavily involved in the Art Department; painting set pieces for theater, designing stage makeup, making digital artworks for a gallery, and even painting doors for the band hallways. Art has been such a huge part of my life that I decided to pursue it as a career. I’m currently pursuing a degree in Emerging Media at the University of Central Florida. I strive to share the joy Art has brought to my life with the customers of Painting with a Twist!

Addy

Paul

Art is my life. Since I can remember, I have been drawn to artistic endeavors and colorful expression. Doodling, sketching, shading, coloring, blending and simply being creative was just about on every piece of paper throughout my school years. I studied Music, Theater and Culinary which each grew and nurtured my artistic mindscape and didn’t really take painting seriously until I watched Bob Ross. He taught me that anyone can paint, the joy and reward from a completed painting and the love to pass on and teach other to paint. For the past five years, I have been continuously refining my techniques through watching The Joy of Painting series, painting many of Bob’s scenes as well as crafting my own. I have started to develop my own brand, Subtle_Pop. I take classic oil painting styles and mash them together with a subtle pop culture nod or a nice bright pop of color. I recently have expanded my oil work into acrylics and regularly challenge myself to bigger and crazier projects. I believe that art is an important part of humanity, for ones heart and soul, and intrinsically a core facet of personal expression, growth, healing and connection. Follow me on Instagram @Subtle_Pop

Nadira

Hi, I’m Nadira! I was born and raised right here in Central Florida. When I was younger, I always found peace, comfort, and joy through painting. I started messing around with paint when I was about eleven-years-old. From there on, I fell deeply in love with the process. Drawing. Colors. Mixing. Layers. Blending. Painting became not only my favorite hobby, but also a major part of who I am. While attending the University of North Florida, I minored in painting and drawing. I developed a preference for natural landscapes including subjects like beaches, flowers, and trees. As a Polk County native, I am greatly inspired by the lakes, ridges, and vast grass fields that surround us. Now, here at Painting with a Twist in Winter Haven, FL, I can’t wait to share the love and joy of painting with all of you!

Candice