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Emily R
Emily is an artist, illustrator and designer who grew up in Northern Virginia. She has been creating art for her entire life, and has a degree in Communication Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University. Emily specializes in a multitude of artistic mediums. She prides herself in her unique creative process that she uses to solve the artistic problems of herself and others. If you have an idea, she can execute it visually on paper, canvas or a screen. Her favorite things besides art making include: Lady Gaga, Trolls, Italian food, the color pink, lacrosse, Marvel movies and cartoons. Feel free to bring up any of these topics for discussion during her classes. You can find more of her artwork on Instagram! @artformygrandma
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Chase H
Chase has not been able to stop making art since the moment he first held a pencil. Obsessed with any and all art, he studied illustration and art history at VCU and now studies art history as a graduate student. When he’s not studying other people’s paintings, you can find him frantically painting his own.
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Lily S
Lily has always held a passion for art and the ability to get lost in her expression; she set out on a mission to help inspire others to feel the same. This led Lily to obtain a bachelor's degree in art education and a master's degree in educational leadership, where she has shared her love for art as an elementary and middle school art teacher. Outside of the classroom, Lily loves challenging herself by trying new mediums. While she enjoys painting and photography in her free time, Lily enjoys learning and experimenting with various crafting mediums, such as crocheting or sewing. When she finally puts down the needles and thread, you can find her in the kitchen baking a sweet treat or curled up with a good book.
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Samantha J
Samantha Jenkins is an African American and Jamaican artist from Virginia whose work calls attention to the beauty of what makes people distinct while celebrating what makes everyone human. Samantha studied at VCUArts and earned her BFA in Communication Arts and works across a variety of mediums including graphite, ink, acrylic, gouache, and digital. Samantha is passionate about representation and sharing stories that make audiences feel seen. You can follow Samantha’s work on Instagram: @loycrea
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Olivia D
Olivia is a talented Art Instructor at our Mosaic District studio.
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Madelin A
Madelin is from Ohio originally and has a bachelors in 3D Animation and minor in Drawing from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Before Muse, she worked on two TV animated shows while living in British Columbia, Canada. She loves all types of art and often spreads herself thin over many active projects at once. She especially loves to draw portraits, caricatures, and is exploring oil painting and miniature sculpting. She loves teaching and introducing art to new people.
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Lunna H
Luna is a talented Art Instructor at our Mosaic District studio.
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Matt C
Matt is from Virginia and has been painting for many years. After VCU arts undergrad he joined Muse paintbar. When not painting you can find him golfing or out on the water fishing.
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Claire D
Claire earned her BFA from Maryland Institute College of Art in 2023 and is a versatile artist with skillsets in painting and ceramics. When painting she works with acrylic medium and focuses on photo-realism styles. Claire loves to share all the techniques and tips she's learned about painting in her classes, hoping that you'll walk away with a smile on your face and a few new skills under your belt.
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Maria R
Maria has been passionate about art since the very beginning, finding joy in painting and creative expression. She earned her Bachelor in Fine Arts and Visual Technology and has dedicated her life to both creating and sharing her love for art. Teaching others how to paint is one of her greatest joys, as she believes in the power of creativity to bring happiness and inspire self-expression. Whether through her own artwork or guiding others in their artistic journey, Maria finds fulfillment in helping people discover the beauty of painting and the joy it brings.