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Mackenzie W
Mackenzie White graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Social Work. She has incorporated her passion for mental health and her love of art over the years and creates a safe space to allow peoples creativity shine through. Mackenzie has been with Muse since 2016 and works as a cook, assistant and lead artist. She has loved her journey within the company and is excited to continue growing. Along with being an artist, Mackenzie also enjoys caring for her house plants, spending time with her pets and going to the gym!
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Alexandra M
Alexandra McGowan is a recent graduate from VCUarts. She graduated with a Bachelors in Painting and Printmaking, and a Minor in Art History. Alexandra has been teaching painting for 5 years, and loves getting to encourage those new to painting!
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Gaby B
Hello! I'm Gaby. I'm from Charlottesville, Va. I'm a 23 year old artist and student, pursuing my BA in graphic design. I've been painting since I could hold a brush, and it's still my favorite thing to do. I also like to illustrate and design clothing and tattoos. Once I graduate I want to do a tattoo apprenticeship, illustrate book covers, and start my own small business upcycling thrifted clothing. When I'm not doing art I'm usually hanging out with my husband and two cats, cooking, watching sci-fi, doing yoga, or listening to audio books.
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Adam T
Adam Triplett was born in Richmond, Virginia. He has been an artist since he could make a mark. He received his BFA in both Painting & Printmaking, and Sculpture from Virginia Commonwealth University. He pursued a minor in English. Adam spends his time making fresh paintings, digital marketing and animations, music and poetry, websites and greenhouses. Showing people, the power of paint is a joy.
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Maia H
Maia is a Tennessee-born artist who has been moving across the states since her early childhood. Self-taught in fine arts and painting, she is now pursuing an experimental digital art degree in Kinetic Imaging from Virginia Commonwealth University. Maia's artistic practice ranges from digitally drawn animations to hand-painted collages and installation work; she hopes to one day use her skills to build inner-city community engagement in creative fields and explore art as a medium for activism. Maia lives by the quote "An artist's duty is to reflect the times" -Nina Simone.
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Naleah C
Hello all! My name is Naleah Chavers and I'm a lover of all forms of art. I am a VCU Alumni, and I graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2023 with a focus in Painting and Printmaking. In my spare time I continue with my studies by painting portraits, crafting custom press-on nails, making digital art, and sketching my cat Emily and I. I'm an avid lover of art, nature, colors, exploring, kindness, animals, and crafts! I can't wait to paint with you!
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Pete C
Pete Chiappinelli is a versatile artist with a rich career spanning various creative disciplines. A proud graduate of VCU School of the Arts, Pete has dedicated his professional life to the arts, working as an illustrator, graphic designer, product designer, and fine artist. His passion for creativity extends beyond visual art; he has been an active singer, playing in bands for most of his adult life. Pete's dual commitment to art and music showcases his diverse talents and unwavering dedication to creative expression. He is excited to have added teaching to his experience. Come say hello!
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Olivia S
Meet Liv! She is an experienced instructor at Muse Paintbar with a love for crafting, teaching, and learning. Liv shares her passion for creativity every session, guiding students to explore their artistic potential. She says, "It's not about the final product, it's about the experience, make it your own and have a good time!" In her free time, she enjoys creating up-cycled art, gardening, and gathering inspiration from the world around her.
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