Born and raised in Guadalajara, Mexico, Ivette Briseño discovered her passion for art and design early in life. She earned a degree in Art and Graphic Design from a university in Guadalajara, graduating in 2017. Over the years, she has developed expertise in various techniques, including drawing, caricature, watercolor, pastel, oil pastel, acrylic, screen printing, airbrushing, colored pencil, and markers.

After graduation, Ivette focused her career on graphic design, spending four years at Universidad del Valle de México and two years at Morhada. In 2022, she joined the Fine Art Academy, contributing her skills in design and marketing remotely before relocating to San Antonio.

A lifelong learner, Ivette stays ahead of industry trends in both design and art, driven by her passion for continuous growth and creativity. She is excited to be part of a community that fosters artistic exploration and innovation.

Born and raised near Seattle, Washington, Amanda Rocha developed a love for art early on. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Studio Art with a minor in Theatre from Western Washington University, where she was awarded the Photo Realism 2018 Art Scholarship.

During her time there, she also worked as a scenic painter and set designer, gaining valuable experience and deepening her understanding of the intersection between visual art and performance. Amanda also served as a gallery attendant, assisting with exhibitions, and spent two years as an art director at a summer camp, inspiring young artists.

After graduating in 2020, Amanda began teaching art, focusing on traditional techniques and helping students appreciate the fundamentals of art. She moved to San Antonio in 2021 and currently serves as the manager at the Fine Art Academy, where she oversees operations, develops programming, and collaborates with students and instructors to foster a dynamic learning environment.

Born in Denver, Colorado, and originally from Mexico, Elizabeth Benitez moved to San Antonio in 2017, where she discovered a deep passion for the arts. Initially inspired by fashion and the desire to paint on clothing, she began exploring various mediums that would shape her distinctive style.

Elizabeth refined her skills as an apprentice under renowned artist Andrew Trosman, managing his studio. After her apprenticeship, she took over the studio, continuing to build on the foundation he helped establish and creating a space for other artists to thrive. Throughout her career, Elizabeth has attended workshops across the country led by artists such as Dillon DeJesus, Patrick Byrnes, and Janice Hindes. She currently studies under master painters, deepening her understanding of classical painting techniques.

Dedicated to the continuous exploration of the creative process, Elizabeth remains passionate about both her own artistic evolution and inspiring the next generation of artists.