Meet Our Team

Dina Murphy

Owner/Instructor

I graduated from the Colorado Institute of Art long, long ago! Art is my passion, but my family is my purpose! I have 1 boy and 2 girls. They all love art… in their own way! I opened The Painters Lounge in June of 2013, and it has been such a blessing to my life. We have built such community around art and we love and appreciate every one of you that comes through our doors! Thank you for allowing us to find the Picasso in each of you!

Heather Freitas

Artist

Meet Heather Freitas! The Painters Lounge is her working studio, and although she is not employed by us, she is very much a part of the team! She is an international artist, and you will definitely want to check her out @heatherfreitas!

Stacey Stiffler

Instructor

Stacey Stiffler has been teaching with us for 4 years! She has her Bachelors in Fine Arts, and boy is she talented! She specializes in pet portraits and has the heart of a teacher. She lives 3 blocks from The Painters Lounge, and loves our Roosevelt Row Community.

Chloe Saunders

Instructor

Chloe Saunders has been teaching with us for 4 years! She sees art as a way to destress and build community and her laugh is contagious!

Chloe is the quirky one, with an extra special smile!

Whitney Murphy

Studio Assistant

Cosmetology student and art lover! Whitney brings the cool vibe to the studio!
(Yes, same last name as the owner, because she is the owner’s daughter!)