Art Educator
Hello Artists & Parents!
My name is Amy Bartley, and I’m an enthusiastic art educator with over 25 years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education. Alongside my teaching, I am also a practicing artist, exploring various mediums such as watercolors, acrylics, gouache, mixed media, and photography. I live in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
At Creative Cat Art Studio, creativity is celebrated, and I embrace Maya Angelou’s quote: "You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have."
See you in class!
- Ms. Amy
Art Educator
Hi there!
I’m Ella Bartley, and I’m so excited to be part of Creative Cat Art Studio! I earned my Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on art, psychology, and education from Coastal Carolina University. I’ve had the pleasure of working with kids as a Summer Camp Site Director and Art Director for the YMCA, where I created fun and exciting art lessons for campers. I absolutely love helping young artists discover their creativity and gain confidence in their artistic abilities!
In my free time, I enjoy reading books, experimenting with mixed media projects, and spending quality time with my cat, Jake.
Can’t wait to create with you!
- Ms. Ella
Expert
I’m Violet, a self-proclaimed artistic genius with a bold attitude and a passion for creativity. I’m always eager to share my knowledge and love for art with anyone who’ll listen. You’ll often find me stopping by the Creative Cat Studio, where I collaborate with my good friends, Ms. Amy and Ms. Ella.
- Violet
Studio Cat
Hi, I’m Biscuit! My job at Creative Cat is to rearrange Ms. Amy's art supplies on a regular basis. Sometimes I knock over the paint water just for fun. I enjoy long, uninterrupted walks across freshly painted canvases and staring at the world through the studio window.
- Biscuit
Studio Cat
Hey, I’m Jake! I’m an expert at getting into everything—paint, brushes, your lunch... you name it! My favorite pastimes include watching birds, climbing into things I’m not supposed to, and giving my humans the “I didn’t do it” face. Who says creativity can’t be a little chaotic?
- Jake