Cosette "Cozy" Livas, has loved art since she can remember. An art teacher with the VBCPS for over 18 years, she is now currently working in the yearbook sales area, but missed her art teacher days and roots. Cozy's first love is watercolor but while teaching learned to appreciate acrylics as well as other paint media. While working with Cozy expect to have fun, learn some crazy factoids and feel at ease in your creativity.

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.

Stephanie is a senior at Old Dominion University where she is getting her Bachelors in English and minor in Studio Art. She enjoys reading, writing, and art, and laughs about anything and everything. She enjoys investigating haunted locations, binge watching Charmed, and keeping up with Marvel and DC television shows and movies.

Meag wants to live in a world filled every opportunity to paint the town red, visit bookstore/coffee shop hybrids, and pet all the dogs. She's been painting since she was old enough to hold a pencil and eventually moved on to study Art Education at the University of West Florida. When she isn't drawing or painting, you can find Meag playing video games, practicing yoga, or purchasing dresses (that have pockets).

Jo is originally from San Diego, California, but found herself in Virginia Beach after being stationed there with the United States Navy. Art has stuck with her all through her childhood as she travelled to Italy and Japan with her family. She currently attends The Art Institute of Virginia Beach for Digital Photograph. She loves to teach others and help them to achieve their creative potential.

Born in 1993 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Bruce received her BFA in 2016 with a drawing and design concentration at Old Dominion University, Norfolk VA. Her recent mural work for the City of Norfolk's Summer Artist Program has given Bruce the experience to explore many avenues of public art. She is currently working on surreal pen and ink figure illustrations while trying to find more work in the art field. Bruce currently lives and works in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Melanie has been apart of the art world her entire life. Her other enjoyments revolve around reading, creating crafts and roller skating. She graduated Old Dominion University with a Bachelor degree in Graphic Design. She is thrilled to apply her art background so others may create their own masterpieces to the best of their abilities. Her enthusiastic approach to teaching forms a fun night to remember!

Rebecca graduated in 2013 at Stockton University, in New Jersey, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She always had love for art at very young age. With many professionals recognizing her passion and talent, it has spurred her on to live her dream. She has won local art shows in N.J. and online recently at Accesstoart.net and sells her artwork locally. Her inspiration and passion for art is defined in every piece she creates.