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Sasha A
Sasha was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine. In 2009 Sasha entered Kharkiv State Design & Arts Academy where she perfected her art techniques in painting, drawing, stained-glass, mosaics, ceramics, and digital drawing design. In 2013 she graduated with a Bachelor degree in Monumental Painting. Currently Sasha lives in Virginia and is looking forward to sharing her artistic perspective, experience and creativity.
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Michael M
Michael grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana where he attended the University of St Francis as an art education major for two years before transferring to the University of Evansville and graduating in 2014 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting. He has experience with a wide range of 2D and 3D media -- from ceramic to photography and printmaking to graphic design -- but his passion is in painting and drawing. Michael moved to Virginia Beach with his partner and their cat in the fall of 2019 and is excited to get to explore the area and meet new people and share his love of art.
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Kyra M
Kyra is a talented artist with a passion for creating vibrant and expressive works of art. She began painting and drawing at a very young age. In 2023, she earned her Bachelor's in Fine Arts from Virginia Commonwealth University, where she honed her skills in painting, drawing, and mixed media. As an employee at Muse Paintbar, she brings a wealth of artistic knowledge and a friendly, approachable demeanor to every class, making the experience enjoyable and enriching for all participants. Kyra's dedication to her craft and her ability to inspire creativity in others make her a standout instructor.
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Joanna M
Joanna was born and raised in Southern California and later found a home in Virginia after being stationed by the US Navy. She is now pursuing a bachelors degree online with a focus on illustration, at the Academy of Art University. She has a wide range of skills in traditional art mediums and digital art, she also loves making commissions especially during the holidays! In her free time you can find Joanna spending time with her dog, golfing, or rollerblading.
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Rachael H
Rachael is an artist, originally from Chicago. Recently moved here to VA, beach after receiving her bachelor's in psychology. Rachael has been creating art for a long time, originally learning from her late mother and for the last 5 years professionally doing commissions and selling her own work. Rachael’s preferred subject matter is animals and people. She uses bright contrasting light and beautiful colors to make art that is both realism and expressionism. She is always painting or creating at work and her spare time always up for the challenge of a new project.
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Kaira S
A lifelong artist, Kaira Smith has been painting since she was a little girl and spent five years teaching art to students from kindergarten through 8th grade. She enjoys working with paint and colored pencils, with a special love for portraits and creating whatever flows from the heart. Known for her fun and relaxed teaching style, Kaira encourages guests to laugh, sip, and unwind while exploring their creativity. Outside the studio, she enjoys reading thrillers, hanging with family, and savoring an iced chai latte or mango margarita.
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Jaylene C
Jaylene is a talented artist at our Virginia Beach studio
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Laura S
Laura is a Virginia Beach–based artist that grew up on the South Shore of Boston, Massachusetts. She studied Philosophy, Communications, and has always gravitated towards painting and visual art. Inspired by interesting stories, world events, humorous situations, and travel. This instructor brings creativity, warmth, and a sense of luminous whimsy to everything she does. Known for her vibrant abstract paintings and expressive style, Laura also explores a wide range of mediums, techniques, and loves creative challenges. Her work online while living in California for several years led her to find success as a live-streaming artist, connecting with audiences and other artists in real time through her creative process. Drawing from the pleasure of experimentation, Laura is a self-taught artist passionate about making art approachable for everyone. As a paint instructor, she creates a relaxed, encouraging environment where beginners and experienced painters alike can unwind, learn, and leave with their own art and a treasured memory.
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Darien H
Darien is a self-taught artist and has been drawing and studying art since he was very young. He transitioned from strictly graphite to digital art in his early 20s and has been learning more about acrylic paints and color theory in recent years. He has ambitions to continue his education online to strengthen his fundamentals and plans to pursue a career in the tattoo industry, focusing on bold lines and vibrant colors.