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Alexandra M
Alexandra McGowan is a recent graduate from VCUarts. She graduated with a Bachelors in Painting and Printmaking, and a Minor in Art History. Alexandra has been teaching painting for 5 years, and loves getting to encourage those new to painting!
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Gaby B
Hello! I'm Gaby. I'm from Charlottesville, Va. I'm a 23 year old artist and student, pursuing my BA in graphic design. I've been painting since I could hold a brush, and it's still my favorite thing to do. I also like to illustrate and design clothing and tattoos. Once I graduate I want to do a tattoo apprenticeship, illustrate book covers, and start my own small business upcycling thrifted clothing. When I'm not doing art I'm usually hanging out with my husband and two cats, cooking, watching sci-fi, doing yoga, or listening to audio books.
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Kenna T
Kenna Thacker has a BFA in Communication Arts from VCU and has been teaching painting with Muse for two years. She likes spending her time drawing, painting, and enjoying the outdoors.
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Naleah C
Hello all! My name is Naleah Chavers and I'm a lover of all forms of art. I am a VCU Alumni, and I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2023 with a focus in Painting and Printmaking. In my spare time I continue with my studies by painting portraits, crafting custom press-on nails, making digital art, and sketching my cat Emily and I. I'm an avid lover of art, nature, colors, exploring, kindness, animals, and crafts! I can't wait to paint with you!
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Pete C
Pete Chiappinelli is a versatile artist with a rich career spanning various creative disciplines. A proud graduate of VCU School of the Arts, Pete has dedicated his professional life to the arts, working as an illustrator, graphic designer, product designer, and fine artist. His passion for creativity extends beyond visual art; he has been an active singer, playing in bands for most of his adult life. Pete's dual commitment to art and music showcases his diverse talents and unwavering dedication to creative expression. He is excited to have added teaching to his experience. Come say hello!
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Samantha V
Sam’s love of art started at around eight years old when she would redraw her favorite cartoon characters in class. She found herself drawing more often than not, then decided she would go to VCU after fours years of art classes in high school. After graduating from VCU with a major in painting and printmaking, she works along side her friend making custom accessories across different mediums when she’s not at Muse.
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Brooke D
Brooke Derdevanis is a recent VCUarts graduate and a local in the Richmond area. She has been painting since high school and enjoys doing landscapes and working with fun colors. When she’s not making art, Brooke spends her free time spoiling her sweet kitty named Bonita and spending time with her older brothers.
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Noah J
Noah is a VCU arts alumni from Richmond Virginia. He strives to inspire people and spread positive energy. He encourages people to get out of their comfort zone and to try something new. Apart from painting he loves the outdoors, yoga, reading and music.
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Emily W
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Ayla B
Ayla is an illustrator and painter passionate about creating art that highlights unique experiences and underrepresented narratives. Her work has appeared in The Tusculum Review, and her painting examining breast cancer awareness and pink-washing was exhibited at the University of Exeter, England. Outside of making art she loves spending time with her cat. Ayla is completing her BFA in Communication Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University and will graduate in 2027.
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Michael Y
Michael Young is a Richmond-based artist and museum professional with a BFA in
Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University. He has several years
of experience in visitor services and museum operations at the Virginia Museum of Fine
Arts, where he developed a strong background in customer service, communication,
and museum culture. As a painter, Michael focuses on portraiture that explores emotion,
identity, memory, and human connection. His artistic practice is rooted in his interest in
the human figure and the ways painting can capture emotion, personality, and individual
experience. He is passionate about contemporary art, Richmond’s creative community,
and continuing to grow as an artist.