PAINTING, SCULPTURE, MIXED MEDIA

Diana lives with her husband and 3 children in the Lee’s Summit area. She has her BFA in painting and her MAT in Arts K-12. Her work is deeply introspective, often focusing on interpersonal relationships, choice, and hidden commonalities. She loves teaching and sharing her passion of visual arts.

CERAMICS

Rachel received her BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1999 and MFA from Ohio University in 2006. She has participated in residencies at Red Star Studios in Kansas City and Craft Alliance in St. Louis. Over the years, she has exhibited in numerous galleries and Art fairs, including Brookside and Plaza. Currently, she resides in Lee's Summit with her husband and two creative daughters.

CERAMICS, PAINTING, MIXED MEDIA

I’ve always had a passion for so many different mediums of art that it has been difficult for me to commit to just one. I started painting with my grandfather at the age of 8 and adored the idea of being able to create the images in my mind. In college I took as many different art classes as I could, from drawing to ceramics, and I found that my true passion was sharing art with others. These days I spend most of my time creating functional artwork through ceramics and teaching others.

ART SCHOOL KC CERAMICS RESIDENT

Brittany is a University of Central Missouri fine arts graduate with a minor in Studio Ceramics. Although she has always enjoyed all art forms, her passion is wheel-thrown ceramics. Brittany enjoys living in downtown Lee's summit and working as a barista at a local coffee shop, Frost coffee, and Tea. When she isn't working, you may find her making digital art, felting, polymer clay, or some other version of art. Brittany's other hobbies include baking and cooking gluten-free, hiking, biking, being outdoors, or playing with her rescue kitten named River. Brittany's dream is to open her own ceramics studio and offer classes to students at all levels to share her love of pottery.

PAINTING & DRAWING

I am Richard Raney, an artist and educator. Graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design and Illustration from the esteemed Kansas City Art Institute in 2001 marked the beginning of my journey. From freelancing for magazines and design firms to teaching art for over two decades, I have nurtured and inspired students of all ages to unlock their creative potential. Balancing my professional endeavors with family life, my deep-rooted passion for art and unwavering commitment to my students and artistic excellence fuel my teaching. I can’t wait to see what you make in my class!

DIGITAL PAINTING & DRAWING

Ashlee graduated with a bachelors degree in video game art and design at Full Sail University in 2017 She has been creating since she was able to hold a pencil and has explored just about every medium there is to offer. She currently runs her own art business on the side where she focuses on digital and traditional paintings. Recently, she has also found a new love in ceramics and making functional pottery.

CERAMICS

Shelby Vanbuskirk is the owner and artist of Pantless Potter, founded here in Lees Summit. She joins us with 10+ years of clay experience and teaching and 5 years of wheel throwing.