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Natasha B
Natasha is a multidisciplinary artist who loves to encourage her students to explore their personal expression. Her art has no limits, with experience working large scale for Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, to building websites for small businesses. She has a natural ability to identify other people's creative strengths and especially loves working with children. In her free time, she explores natural landscapes near and far, practices aerial arts, and jumps on any occasion to wear a costume.
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Nick T
Nicholas Terranova is a local independent artist who produces professional quality work ranging from oil paintings, to charcoal drawings. Art has always been a special hobby in Nick's life, but after taking a few years of private lessons in his teens, it became so much more than that. He's displayed and showcased his work at countless DIY art nights or local creative events, and even right down here in Port Jefferson where he occasionally sets up a few paintings on a blanket by the waterfront. With over 15+ years of experience in front of an easel, his skills continue to grow, because for an artist there is literally no limit! Nick is passionate and eager to pass down his knowledge of the arts to anyone who is willing to learn.
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Jude H
Jude is an interdisciplinary artist who focuses on using found objects to recreate items of self identity. Jude found their love for drawing as a child and later went to Purchase College to develop their skills in painting and drawing further. During college, Jude created intricate pieces that covered the bittersweetness of childhood and the nostalgic-ness of trauma. Jude also crafts work that celebrates individuality in hopes to support other's journeys to becoming oneself. They always encourage to just have fun with art and is always excited to see what other's create.
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Rachele S
Rachele is an artist whose vibrant creations explore the intricate relationship between color, line, and the natural world. Through a unique lens, she weaves together vivid hues and deliberate linework to capture the essence and energy of organic forms. Her experience as a certified K-12 art teacher deeply informs her artistic process, contributing to the dynamic and engaging quality found within her pieces. Her work often evokes a sense of wonder and invites viewers to contemplate the beauty and complexity found in the delicate balance of nature.
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Samantha L
Sam is a third-generation artist and preservationist specializing in still and moving picture archives. A graduate of the School of Visual Arts, she is recognized for her expertise in art restoration and conservation. Her proficiency in this field skillfully restores lost memories, preserving and revitalizing historical narratives. Sam’s engaging classes help participants explore their artistic potential while enjoying a fun and relaxed atmosphere. In her free time, she enjoys tattoo artistry, collecting crystals, volunteering with local historical societies, and spending time with her cats.
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Gi A
Gi is an interdisciplinary artist who is passionate about sustainability. Throughout their time at the University of Southern California studying Environmental and Climate Sciences, they incorporated their creativity by focusing on fashion and textile sustainability. Using salvaged and second-hand materials, they have created works ranging from textile installations to wearable works of art. Their love of the natural world extends to their 6 years of work as a painter, visible through both subject matter and conscientious studio practices. Additionally, Gi enjoys work in science education, hair styling, and film production.
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Jennifer C
Jen has been enjoying art for all of her life. She started on her own drawing and painting just about anything from people to still lifes, and landscapes. In high school, she enjoyed the opportunity to take a 10 week workshop on weekends at the Museum of Fine Art in Boston. She has a BFA in Illustration as well as a Pastry Art Degree. She enjoys painting on her own using acrylics as well as gouache, oil paint and watercolor. It is a nice escape from the world and you get something wonderful out of it. She enjoys listening to music, reading, crafting, knitting and crochet, baking and getting out in nature whenever she has a chance.
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Ava E
Ava has been invested in art for nearly a decade. She graduated from SUNY Oneonta in May 2024 with a BFA in Art and Design with a concentration in Animation and Illustration. In college she gained proficiency in multiple art forms, including painting!
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Hanna N
Hanna Neubert is an art student working towards a Masters in Art Education. With a background in psychology, she brings a unique perspective to teaching and creative expression. Alongside her studies, she works as an in-home health aide for elderly individuals, showing her dedication to both care and community. Hanna is excited to share her passion for art and help others explore their creativity in a fun space at Muse Paintbar.