Ayla has always loved art. With a B.A. in Fine Arts, Ayla is well versed in painting, drawing, sculpting and multimedia. After completing college she still continues to make create and currently runs her own small art business. Ayla has worked for Painting with a Twist for a since 2018 and loves what she does. Her favorite paintings to teach are girlfriend art and loves to get the class laughing. Friendly, funny, and patient.
Bailey hails from Middletown, DE and earned her BFA in Fine Arts from the University of Delaware. She loves painting, ceramics, illustration and resin casting. Fun Fact: Bailey drinks way too much coffee & has two cats named Curtis & Stuart ?! To Bailey, being an artist at PWAT means that she gets the opportunity to show people that anyone can create a beautiful work of art. She hopes to inspire our Twisters to continue being creative as self expression!
Jenn was born in Pennsylvania, but has lived in Middletown most of her life, so she considers herself a local. Arts and crafts have always been part of her life. She is a UD alum with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts and has participated in three shows. Jenn considers herself a history buff and draws her inspiration from her favorite artists, Edward Hopper and Claude Monet. Along with painting, she also favors photography and sewing/needlecraft. A fun fact, Jenn's favorite things to draw are chickens, ever since her family got them as pets. She is excited to be part of the PWAT Team, to be able extend the artist' experience to everyone who wants to get in touch with their creative side.
A native of the Jersey Shore, Linda moved to the Newark area in 2007 and has been here ever since. Although art was not the career path she originally pursued, it’s always been part of her life, in no small part due to her grandmother, an award-winning decoy artist and painter. Linda studied Biodiversity and Conservation Biology at Cedar Crest College, and then spend a decade preserving and protecting Delaware’s natural areas while working for Delaware State Parks and Winterthur Museum, Garden and Library. All the time she has spent out in nature has served as an inspiration for her artwork, which mainly consists of illustrations of Delmarva-native flora and fauna. Linda joined Painting with a Twist in 2014, and you can always count on her for random nature facts during class. Linda resides in Elkton, Maryland with her husband and two beautiful daughters. When she’s not making art, she enjoys gardening with native plants, boating along the Chesapeake, hiking, and listening to lots of Jimmy Buffett.
Lisa's stoked to be a part of Painting with a Twist! Pouring a glass of wine and picking up a paint brush is the perfect remedy for any kind of day. She likes keeping things laid back and fun in her class. Lisa earned her BA at the University of Maryland majoring in Theatre and minoring in Astronomy, for a fun twist! When she's not painting, she enjoys acting and writing for stage and film. Life is a short little adventure, so learn to face your fears, try something new, and most of all, have a blast!
Initially, some of us feel nervous to try something new. The courage and dedication devoted to mastering our talents is certainly a huge part of Sarah's art. This self-taught artist comes to us from Rising Sun, Maryland. Her love for fantasy art has led her to paint in large scales, often depicting dragons in scenic environments. For Sarah, the Painting with a Twist experience is an escape in which people find it easy to have fun and connect with each other.
Stephanie is from originally from Williamstown, NJ. She has been a portrait painter for the past 5-years and is currently studying Art as a minor at the University of Delaware. Stephanie has owned her own business, SubparStephanie since she was 18 years old! To her, being a PWAT Artist means bringing people happiness and a sense of achievement when they finish something they never thought they could do on their own! She hopes to share her positive energy with guests and bring some smiles to our Twisters faces.
Steph is a Delaware transplant, originally from Rochester, NY and a previously self-proclaimed non-artist. After a 25 year career in Corporate America, she is now a co-owner, with husband Bill, and a firm believer that anyone can find their inner artist, all it takes is great instructor and stress-free, fun environment! When not in the studio, she loves spending time with family, including son Jake, and friends & the beach is her happy place! Steph loves getting to know our Twisters and bringing PWAT art to the community! There is nothing better than the smiles at the end of a class, when our guests leave with a masterpiece they love!