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Nathan M
Nathan comes from a performing arts background. He earned his BFA at the University of Colorado and his MFA from the University of Essex in the UK. He is driven by building a community around creative work. When he is not working, he is playing his blues guitar or out on the trails with Juno, his one-eyed Boston Terrier.
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Crystal V
Crystal was born and raised in the Bronx. She went to college at SUNY New Paltz where she majored in theatre, concentrating in scenic design. There was when she discovered her love for painting, specifically scenic painting, where she used the stage as her canvas. She has painted backdrops and stage floors of over 400 square feet. Her favorite part about being a Muse instructor is seeing how distinctive each and every painting comes out.
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Brittany D
Brittany is a Jane of all trades! She has studied multiple visual arts including painting, drawing, printmaking, and metalworking & jewelry. Brittany will always find ways to create art because she believes art is what influences her to learn new skills and embrace life. With her creativity and southern Louisiana hospitality, it's always a good time at Muse Paintbar! Outside of Muse, you will find her giving care to your furry loved ones at the Westchester Animal Hospital or checking things off her travel bucket list - this year, explore her two home states New York & Louisiana!
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Letty F
Letty is a multidisciplinary fine artist, particularly specializing in painting and pencil drawing. She studied as a Fine Arts major in college and now enjoys being the one to teach art to others. When she isn't creating art, she enjoys going to basketball games, buying plants, studying Japanese and listening to classic Hip Hop, R&B, and Funk music!
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Vanesa A
Nature, art, and connection are Vanessa's cup of tea. She has always loved to explore what inspires people. Learning from others while simultaneously sharing parts of who she is sparks her the most.
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Juliana C
Juliana is an artist originally from Ecuador who earned her B.A. from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. She is excited to share her passion for creativity and a fun painting experience! Juliana loves animation, sewing, and spending time with her two dogs.
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Emily Q
Whether the medium be painting, sculpting, or just doodling, Emily’s first passion has always been making art, since she was a little girl growing up in New Hampshire. In 2020, she moved to New York to follow this passion and enrolled in Purchase College to pursue a degree in fine arts. During this time, she fell in love with creating objects and graduated with a focus in sculpture. When she’s not focusing on sculpting strange objects or painting pictures of women, Emily enjoys all things nerdy, including cosplaying and going to conventions.
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Mary W
Mary is thrilled to join the Muse Paintbar team as an Art Instructor. She is currently studying Communication Design at Pratt Institute, where she focuses on graphic design while exploring illustration and visual storytelling. Before transferring to Pratt, she earned an Associate of Arts and Design degree from Westchester Community College. Mary is passionate about making art fun, approachable, and enjoyable for everyone, and she loves encouraging others to step outside their comfort zones and express their creativity. Outside of the studio, Mary enjoys trying new coffee shops, thrifting, gaming, junk journaling, and working on personal creative projects. She looks forward to meeting guests, sharing her love of art, and helping create memorable experiences at Muse Paintbar!
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Lucia B
Lucia loves all things art and nature, nothing better than the two together! While studying drawing at Pratt Institute, she developed her eccentric art style which blends plants and insects with self portraits. Now out of college, she loves sharing her enthusiasm for art with creative newcomers and hanging out with her pet cockatiel and best friend, Fergus.
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Alex H
Alex Herrera (he/they) is a New York-based contemporary artist and a full time nerd. They graduated in 2025 with a BFA from the School of Art + Design at SUNY Purchase College, concentrating in painting and drawing while also engaging in printmaking, sculpture, and performance. When not in their home studio, they are usually crocheting beanies, studying a new weekly hyperfixation, or volunteering at their local hospital. They are excited to join Muse and share their love of art and creativity with people of all experience levels, believing that anyone can be an artist with just a brush and a canvas!