Our Studio, Your Creative Space

Billy Mabrey (affectionately called "Mr. Billy" by his students) is a fine arts graduate from Southern Methodist University and has been teaching drawing, digital arts, and many other subjects to kids and adults in the Keller area since 2008.

Liz Bonham holds a BFA degree in painting from Abilene Christian University and has done post graduate work in art education at UTA. Over the years she has taught over a thousand students to paint and holds Signature memberships in NOAPS and WAOW, Associate With Distinction membership in AWA and memberships in OPA, AIS, OPS, PAPNM, and PSoA. She is an award winning illustrator and artist.

Jacinda Boneau is a DFW-based artist and designer. Her artwork is licensed on everything from greeting cards to fabric, housewares to wrapping paper, and is available in stores nationwide, and at jacindastudio.com. Originally from Rhode Island, Jacinda holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Umass-Dartmouth.

Her work is known for its bright pops of color and painterly style, featuring watercolor, gouache, digital art, and even cut paper.

Most influenced by life's celebrations, nature and travel, Jacinda strives to make art fun and accessible for students of all levels.

Adrian Quintanar is a studio potter and high school art teacher specializing in 3D art forms. Adrian studied fine art at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock and taught ceramics at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Art. His ceramic work has been displayed in art shows, galleries and museums including the Historic Arkansas Museum and AMFA. Adrian is a Fort Worth native and is excited to be working and sharing his love for art in his hometown! In his free time, Adrian enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer, making pottery and playing music in his home in North Fort Worth

Chris Brandley, an award winning artist, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Baylor University and is a professionally certified art educator. She has over 25 years of teaching experience, including teaching art in the public schools, training artists on the job, as well as teaching adult workshops and classes.

Santa Barbara Tilka is a self-taught Artist, acquiring her education primarily through art books, nature, and many years of practice. Further, she feels blessed that she has received priceless advice and direction from highly talented artists she has admired and sought out. In addition to being an Artist, she is a practicing Occupational Therapist. Occasionally she incorporates her art in her therapy sessions to improve areas such as standing balance, endurance, perception, and coordination. She finds that it even helps with uplifting her patient's spirits.

Mrs. Tilka obtains much of her inspiration from nature and beautiful local settings. These include but are not limited to: Botanic gardens, local historic areas, museums, and even her own backyard. Presently, her work can be seen at Napoli's Italian Kitchen & Market in Historic Downtown Grapevine, Texas as well as the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition, you can view her work at: www.ArtbyTilka.com

The Artist's favorite medium is Oils but she also very much enjoys working with Graphite and Colored Pencils. All her Paintings and Drawings are Original from start to finish. She works from photographs she has personally taken, her own sketches, imagination, or a combination of these. Only the best materials are used to ensure enjoyment for generations.