-
Kristin M
Kristin is Maryland born and raised. She went to Towson University for her B.S. in both Art Education and Art and Design, with a minor in Theater. Along with her deep-routed love for the arts, in her free time she enjoys painting, cosplay, and playing with her friend's cats.
-
Erica H
Erica Hansen has been drawing and painting her life. She has a degree in illustration, and love's anything fantasy, or horror related. She is also an animal lover and the owner of a six-month-old puppy named Tink.
-
Sasha W
Sasha is a cartoonist and animator based in Maryland. Her passion for visual art lies in an array of mediums ranging from traditional to digital. She is driven to ignite passion in those around her, and to turn the mundane into the whimsical!
-
Alyssa R
Alyssa is an Aquarius with a Bachelor of Fine Arts. They studied art in Philadelphia at Moore
College of Art and Design. Alyssa loves music, experimenting with new materials, and their betta
fish.
-
Kali S
Kali is a visual artist based in Maryland, however she was born and raised in Westchester, NY. Her preferred mediums include acrylic painting and charcoal drawing, but she enjoys creating in any way she can figure. When Kali is not creating you can find her doing yoga and chasing after her beautiful son, Noah.
-
Shannyn R
Shannyn R is a MICA graduate with a major in General Fine Arts. They love to work with paint, textile, print, & more! She usually frequents local art markets, anime conventions, and rock shows. She’s excited to guide people through the wonderful world of art!
-
Jinah R
Jinah is a creative and collaborative professional with a BFA in Mixed Media Arts, focusing on fine arts and graphic design. With acrylic painting and digital art as her main mediums, she loves sharing her passion for art by helping others explore their creative side and by creating a fun, encouraging atmosphere where people of all skill levels can feel confident and inspired. Jinah is excited to bring her creativity and warm teaching style to Muse Paintbar, where she hopes to inspire joy and a love for creating art in every guest she meets.
-
Sarah S
Sarah Sheppard is a graduate from Salisbury University with a degree in fine art. She has a passion for anything creative and specializes in painting and drawing. She hopes to share her love for art in an inviting atmosphere.
-
Valerie D
Valerie is a DMV-based multimedia artist, specializing in acrylic and oil painting. She loves to paint all types of subjects, from people to pets to produce. She received her BA from Loyola University Maryland, majoring in art history and studio art. While teaching at Muse Gaithersburg, she also runs a freelance business, painting meaningful commissions for a wide range of clients. In her free time, Valerie loves to dance, hike, and snuggle her cat Goji.
-
Katia V
Katia has explored many mediums spanning the 2D and 3D realms. She loves to sculpt
and design, but has always been drawn the most to painting. She studied at VCUarts and got her
BA in Communication Arts last fall. Her personal work reflects her own experiences, emotions,
or any weird thing she can come up with. Katia can offer a thoughtful perspective when it comes
to painting, as well as a comfortable and creative atmosphere. When she is not in the studio,
Katia is most likely at karaoke or picking out a new book to read.
-
Marissa B
As an art enthusiast, Marissa has tried multiple methods of art making. From fine arts to crafts
and illustration, Marissa has tried it. She’s taught art to both children and adults as well as taking
several classes herself. She is currently studying video game design at Montgomery College
and hopes to make her way into the video game art industry one day. When she's not creating,
Marissa enjoys journaling and collecting stationary and is a huge fan of pens and fine writing.
-
Lauren F
Lulu graduated from Colorado State University with a very reasonable degree in Art History! Her love for art and art history blossomed when she studied abroad in Italy in 2019! She’s spent the last two years living in Hawaii, sunning it on the beaches and in Colorado, enjoying the craft beer and the Mountain Views. Lulu just moved to the DMV area ready to explore and try new things! She likes to spend her time junk journaling, writing, and doing anything outside! Her goal is simple: good vibes, good music, and a little creative chaos in the best way!