Erin has worked for Painting with a Twist since 2009 when the North Austin studio opened. She now manages the North Austin and Round Rock studios. Erin has her BFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of North Texas. In her personal work she paints large scale oil paintings and works as a part time scenic artist for Zach Theatre. She also enjoys cooking, gardening and being a mother.
Amelie Belcher is a well known award winning guest artist of animation and arts conventions around the United States with over 100 appearances to date. She's well known for her irreverent comic work and stand up comedy style of art education. There's nothing in the world Amelie likes more than teaching people to have fun creating art...well, maybe a few things. Here's a short list: Bad movies, good coffee, puppy breath, and Mid 90's "maybe I should be an action star" Jeff Goldblum. For more about Amelie and all things Amelie related, feel free to check out her website at www.amiarmy.com.
Born and raised in Central Texas, Marjolyn Varano graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BFA in Drawing & Painting from the University of North Texas in 2011. Her personal work explores printed text coupled with concepts of relationships and realistic pet portraits of animals that are important to specific individuals. For her own amusement, she loves to travel as much as possible, dance everywhere, take naps, send anonymous gifts to strangers and complete crossword puzzles.
Shelby Elizabeth is an illustrator living and working in Austin, Texas. In 2010, she received her BFA in Illustration with Honors from Ringling College of Art and Design. In addition to painting, Shelby spends her time creating detailed pen and ink drawings. Her drawings can be found all over Austin at various shows and markets.