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OUR STUDIO TEAM

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Chris Miles 

Studio Assistant
Caricature Drawing Instructor

Chris has a unique talent in the arts and teaches the process of animation and 2-D drawing in our Caricature Drawing class. From character form to facial features, and then how to create movement on a page. Many students show up to Chris’ class with enthusiasm and a strong interest to learn.

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Studio Manager

Art Fundamentals Instructor

Jacob has a B.A. in Illustration and Fine Arts from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. Jacob has managed the gallery since its grand opening in 2018. He curates and frames the artwork for all of the gallery's exhibitions and teaches classes in basic drawing, color theory, and the fundamentals of art.

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Brian MacLaren

Watercolor Painting Instructor

Art has played an important role in Brian’s life from the time he was a young child. Like most kids, Brian loved to draw and was influenced by Saturday morning cartoons, which can be seen in his current style of work.  Brian has been creating stained glass and watercolor paintings for over 30 years.

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Jenny Mann

Youth Adaptive Arts 

Program Coordinator

Jenny has more than 25 years of experience working with children and young adults with disabilities. Her background in art and design includes painting, watercolor, digital media, and theatrical set design. Jenny is passionate about creating inclusive experiences that inspire creativity, self-expression, and confidence for individuals of all abilities.

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