Reno's local Talent

Crafted Palette is only as artsy as our artists! We are so proud of the local people we bring in to teach our classes. Each are so unique and have their own style to their craft. Here you can learn a bit more about the artists and there background. We wish to create a culture and hub for local artists to show case their talent.

Naomi De Vine

Naomi Di Vine is a mixed media painter and glass etcher. Her textural paintings feature bright colors with bold linework and often depict animals, flowers, and nature scenes. As a professional glass etching artist, she creates beautiful one-of-a-kind works of art on glass and mirror and is always open to creating custom pieces large or small. She enjoys experimenting with new mediums and collaborating with other artists to create interactive art experiences. Naomi has been an artist- in- residence at the Potentialist Workshop since 2016 and consistently curates community art exhibitions. 

David Hayes

I got my positive attitude from my parents, who said I could do ANYTHING.”  David studied theater and arts in college and instructs/coaches locally at Take2 Performer’s studio. His acting skills were put to use in his one-man show, where James Sullivan of the San Francisco Chronicle noted: “Like his idol, Hayes ‘did it all’ in his 90-minute tribute.”  He currently teaches drama and produces performances with the students at a local high school.

Cassie Wright

Cassie grew up in a small town that didn't allow for maximum potential and creativity but soon moved to Reno after high school in order to pursue big city life. Currently, she's pursuing a Bachelors of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Behavior Science as well as a minor in philosophy. Besides painting, Cassie also makes crystal jewelry including pendants, earrings, and rings. Her favorite mediums for painting is acrylic and for drawing is charcoal.

Tenaya Sølväsøn

Tenaya is a local ceramic artist who does painting on the side. She has been creating and studying art since she was a kid and is very good at drawing portraits. Currently she is focusing on ceramics and her series of female form figurines. Her art business is called Peaches and Petrichor and you can find her shop on Etsy. She is currently a nursing student at Orvis School of Nursing at UNR.