The Talented Artists
Meet our talented group of artists! United by a passion for art and creativity and a dedication to bringing you unforgettable artistic experiences. We bring a diverse range of skills, backgrounds, and artistic perspectives.
Kimberley - Owner
Toronto, Florida and San Diego Kimberley is the dedicated founder of Young at Heart Painting. With a genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older adults, Kimberley has successfully created a platform that encourages self-expression and creativity among seniors, no matter what their experience. Drawing from her background in marketing and graphic design, Kimberley brings a unique blend of artistic expertise and organizational skills to the company. Her ability to coordinate engaging painting classes and events has made a positive impact on the well-being of thousands of seniors since 2018. Through Young at Heart Painting, Kimberley strives to create meaningful experiences that inspire others to embrace their artistic abilities and discover their self expression through art, no matter what age. |
Giovanna - Mural Specialist
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Giovanna is an experienced art instructor and member of the Young at Heart Painting team. With a passion for creativity, she loves guiding participants through the painting process, encouraging them to express themselves and connect with others. Originally from Venezuela, Giovanna is a talented artist, designer, and entrepreneur with a love for music, dance, and environmental advocacy. She believes in the power of painting to provide a space for mindfulness and exploration, and is committed to bringing this experience to every painting session with Young at Heart. |
Sierra - Art Instructor
York Region and Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada With a decade of self-taught artistic experience under her belt, Sierra possesses a diverse background that has enriched her creative journey. Having worked as a teacher, floral designer, and graphic designer, she brings a unique perspective to her artistry. Sierra is a versatile artist, well-versed in a range of mediums, including watercolour, graphite, acrylics, pencil crayons, and digital art. Sierra strives to capture the essence of the world around her, making her work a testament to her dedication to the evolving canvas of life and artistry. |
Nicole - Art Instructor
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Nicole is a self-taught artist who has been honing her talent over the last 9 years. After re-discovering art during a phase of deep self-discovery, Nicole re-sparked the joy she had as a child. In her paintings, Nicole’s use of bright colors and hopeful imagery aims to inspire people to create a bright life, no matter what darkness or suffering they have been through. Bringing people together and creating meaningful experiences is what Nicole is most passionate about, she is excited to share laughs, painting and joy with seniors who are truly, young at heart! |
Miranda - Art Instructor
San Diego, California, USA With a paintbrush in hand, Miranda lives out her passion for the arts through teaching others as well as creating her own artwork. She's an accomplished art instructor based in San Diego, with over 5 years of instructional experience. Miranda is deeply committed to fostering creativity within her community through her public and private painting events. Her patience, enthusiasm, and nurturing teaching style have empowered many budding artists to tap into their creative potential. Beyond her teaching, Miranda spends time in the studio growing in her artistic journey. She is an acrylic painter, and her art is deeply rooted in celebrating the female form, using it as a way to explore themes of identity, empowerment, and beauty. Miranda's dedication to both her craft and her students shines through in every stroke of her brush and every interaction in her classes. As an artist and educator, Miranda continues to enrich lives and cultivate a deeper appreciation for art, making a lasting impact on those able to learn and create alongside her. |
Kayli - Art Instructor
San Diego, California, USA Kayli's life revolves around a passion for creating and learning. She is a student at UC San Diego, studying cognitive science with a focus on design and interaction, blending her intellectual curiosity with her creative spirit. Where she gets to learn about design processes in her studies, she’s also deeply involved in the art world in her free time, specializing in acrylic and graphite media. Making art has been integral to Kayli’s life for as long as she can remember, and she loves bringing her thoughts and feelings to life and synthesizing pieces together from the world around her. Beyond the classroom and studio, she is also a dancer and loves to read and knit, which equip her with various outlets to engage her mind and express herself through creating. Encouraging others to explore their own creativity and watching them discover their artistic side is incredibly rewarding for her, explaining why she always wanted to become an art teacher growing up. Kayli’s journey is all about following her passions and continuously growing as an artist, a teacher, and student. |
Shreiyah - Art Instructor
Peel and Halton Region, Ontario, Canada Shreiya Gandhi is a self-taught mixed media artist with a passion for exploring various art mediums, including acrylics, watercolors, colored pencil, and resin. She enjoys teaching art and resin art workshops to all ages and brings a unique perspective to her work, drawing from her background as a PhD in Computer Science and former Data Analysis Manager. Shreiya also owns her own art studio Shreiya Art Studio and has been leading paint and sip parties for 2 years, where she shares her creativity with the community. Shreya strives to capture the beauty of nature through her artwork, blending creativity with her analytical insights. In her work, Shreiya emphasizes patience, clear communication, and creative techniques for self-expression. She fosters social engagement, mindfulness, and relaxation, making her sessions both enriching and soothing for participants of all ages. |
Aparna - Art Instructor
Boca Raton, & Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, USA Aparna, is a passionate painter whose journey began with a deep love for color and expression. What started as a personal hobby soon blossomed into a meaningful artistic venture, inspiring countless others along the way. She holds a masters degree in marketing and has taken formal art classes to go through this artistic journey in acrylics and mix media. Her artistic path has taken her through a variety of mediums — from acrylics to resin art, candle making, and mixed-media crafts. She thrives on exploring new techniques and believes that creativity should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Through Artystrokes, Aparna has built a vibrant community by hosting paint parties, hands-on workshops, and events designed to spark joy, relaxation, and self-discovery. Her goal is not just to teach art, but to create memorable experiences that celebrate stories, connections, and the simple magic of making something beautiful. |
Emma - Art Instructor
York Region, Ontario, Canada With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Integrated Media from OCAD University, Emma’s artwork combines contemporary media practices with an interest in storytelling, and cultural expression. Through her recent academic journey, she’s obtained a Diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services from Georgian College that deepened Emma’s understanding of how creativity, play, and shared experiences can enhance well-being and strengthen artistic communities. Emma is an experienced Art Instructor & Educational Programmer; she strongly believes Art & Culture is a pivotal foundation to life! She enjoys drawing, painting, photography, video, ceramics and crafting. Emma advocates the value and importance painting has during challenging parts of life and health benefits it provides to us. Her goal is to have participants feel comfortable with a paint brush, be confident with colours, and to have fun- especially if participants are new to painting or re- fuelling a passion to return to art! Art is always evolving and so are artists! |
Tania - Art Instructor
York Region and Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, Canada Tania, a conceptual multidisciplinary visual artist and art educator with over a decade of international experience. With formal training in fine arts, her practice centers on the human body and portraiture as sites of psychological inquiry. Working across oil, watercolor, and acrylic, she investigates mental health through visual language, using figurative representation to examine vulnerability, identity and resilience, while emphasizing the potential of art as a vehicle for positive psychological impact. |