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Dylan P
Born on Cape Cod in 1994, Dylan is a lifelong lover and contributor to the arts. During his school years, Dylan found himself exposed to a wide array of creative endeavors from various artists across the Cape and Islands and was impassioned to become an artist himself, teaching himself magic and performing for local businesses, citizens, restaurants, and town governments at their local events. He graduated from the University of Rhode Island in 2016 with a degree in Film/ Media production and minored in English and Journalism. During his college career, Dylan participated in poetry slams, and also taught himself to play guitar and perform over 50 voice impressions. Post-college, he continued to expand his interests and fell in love with painting during the 2020 pandemic. Short on money with Christmas fast approaching, Dylan started by checking out library books and researching videos on painting, taking detailed notes. After a month of research, he tried his hand at it and produced 20 paintings for his friends and family for the holidays. From there, his talents have only continued to grow as he continues to paint, both for fun and for clients, and keeps up with the rest of his artistic endeavors each and every week
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Anna R
Anna has been painting for 13 years with a focus in portraits, figures, and landscapes. Inspired by music, nature, & community, she enjoys capturing the beauty of the people that inspire her in everyday life. Anna recently quit her desk job to pursue her true passion of painting, and wants to inspire others to jump out of their comfort zone to be their authentic selves. She believes that creativity is the window to joy, and anyone can be an artist no matter their skill level. She is unbelievably excited to be a part of the Muse Paintbar team and can't wait to unlock the inner artist in you!
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Gabriela S
Originally from Long Island NY, Gabriela Suarez is a self taught artist with backgrounds in painting, drawing, digital art, screenprinting and more. In 2016, Gabriela began going by the alias Venus in her hometown's art community. Under Venus, Gabriela creates minimal designs, focused on self love, to put on merchandise like tote bags, stickers, pouches, mugs and more. Her designs are also available on Red Bubble to purchase. As a painter, Gabriela uses oil paints to create commissioned work and personal art pieces involving conceptual self portraits and figures. Now, as a Muse employee, she is sharing her love for art and painting with the West Hartford community. Gabriela brings a playful, funny energy and loves to remind you that painting is a beautiful way to spend time with loved ones, or just with yourself to teach you patience and forgiveness. You can find her on Instagram by searching @vns.creates !
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Jennifer W
"Being around creation of any kind is marvelous and thrilling to me." Given a choice, Jen always chooses art. She found creativity an important outlet for most of her life and loves witnessing it in others. Jen home-schools her three children and pursues a life of adventure, reading, travel, and friends. She is fascinated by learning and enjoys broadening her horizons. Being with people and discovering their uniqueness is one of her favorite things to do. Jen has studied art in school at Mitchell College and UConn, but began her career as a Special Education Teacher, before leaving to raise her kids. Although she enjoys music of all kinds, Jen spent eight years as a terrible bass player in a local punk band. She has been to 46 of the 50 states and hopes to complete her tour in her lifetime. Jen likes trees, yoga, cooking, and painting Crappy Portraits. And wine!
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Elizabeth L
Liz is an artist from Ellington CT who loves painting, dancing, and finding new ways to express her creativity. She is currently an occupational therapy assistant that loves incorporating all kinds of arts and crafts into her therapy sessions with children and also coaches a local color guard team. Liz is very excited to be working at Muse and can't wait to help others engage in a creative outlet!
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McKayla M
McKayla is a freelance graphic designer and illustrator who loves art in every form. McKayla grew up in Virginia and moved to New England after graduating from university with a major in Graphic Design and a double minor in Studio Art and Cinematography. She is passionate about her art and loves helping people find their own love of art.
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Jade K
Jade Kennedy is an art education major at Central Connecticut, specializing in painting. With 8 years of experience, Jade is passionate about exploring color, texture, and storytelling through art. Inspired by creativity, education, and connection, Jade believes that art has the power to bring people together and inspire self-expression. Pursuing a degree in art education, Jade is eager to share the joy of painting with others and empower students to find their unique artistic voices. Jade is thrilled to help others discover their creativity and believes that art is for everyone, regardless of skill level.
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Bonnie A
Bonnie Aparicio is an artist and graphic designer based in West Hartford, Connecticut, with a studio in Hartford. She creates bold, expressionistic artworks -such as landscapes, seascapes, and florals - using her hands to apply acrylic paint, resulting in vibrant and textured pieces. Bonnie draws inspiration from life experiences, music, comedy, dance, light, nature, and travel. In April 2024, she self - published Dream Big, Dream You, a workbook designed to help others set meaningful goals and unlock their potential. With a mission to live intentionally and make her life her art, Bonnie strives to inspire others to find their light and achieve their dreams. She brings this passion and creativity to her role at Muse Paintbar in West Hartford, where she guides others in exploring their artistic abilities. Explore her work at bonnieaparicio.com and follow her creative journey on Instagram at @bonnie.aparicio.art
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Samantha L
Sam has been creating since she was little, whether that be with paint, clay, beads, or things found outside. Her education has focused on Fine Art and Art history, while completing independent studies with various mentors over the years. She currently loves sculpture, and mixed media painting. She believes Art is for everyone, and that every person has a creative potential waiting to be unlocked. She is so excited to be at Muse, and to help people find their sense of creativity!
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