Meet our Artists!

Richa Tedoldi

Richa Tedoldi is a local artist, business owner, and downtown New Bedford bartender. She was born and raised in the greater Walpole area, but now calls the South Coast home. She graduated from UMass Dartmouth with a Bachelor of Science in Visual Design. Her works are varied, and her mediums are many. She has a passion for art and history, and it shows in her painting style. An avid wine enthusiast and mixologist, she has an appreciation for the way art and libations can inspire one another. Always a professional with a knack for training and instructing, she's very excited to dig into her latest venture as a painting instructor. 

Ann Miller

Ann Miller has enjoyed sharing her love of art and painting throughout the local area over the past 20 years. Her whimsical approach puts a smile on her students faces. As one of her many accomplishments, Ann ran the art program for inmates at the Bristol County House of Corrections (pretty interesting huh?). When you complete  one of Ann's classes you will be amazed at your own creativity. She is a natural and a wealth of information. You will leave her class not only having experienced a fun time but surely wanting to book one of Ann's class again.

Zachary Meunier

Born on the West Coast, raised in New England, Artist Zachary Meunier now calls New Bedford His Home. His Graphic realistic style is self taught. His vibrant  Murals, sculptures and paintings can be seen around the Southcoast but stretch to Boston, Providence and California. Using Aerosols, Acrylics and Gouache he creates works aimed to create smiles on viewers young and Old alike and can be seen working with a variety of clients from toddlers to seniors.

A few of Zac's Murals you can see around town are: " Female fire fighter" Charter School New Bedford, "Maritime Mural" Wings Court New Bedford," New Bedford tribute Artists" Downtown New Bedford,"Unity" Nativity Prep School, New Bedford.

Gigi Cunningham

Gigi is a full time graphic designer with a love of photography and all things artsy. She lives by the philosophy "Learn something new everyday, and the best way to learn is through play." When you take one of Gigi's classes you will come away with a smile and an interesting piece of art to hang on your wall or give as a gift. Gigi sees the world in shapes, anything can be created using the basic shape of a circle, square or triangle with variations of each.

Come have fun and play with some colors, brushes and see where your imagination and Gigi's guidance takes you!

Karen Charbonneau Zukas

A graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and of Tufts University,  Karen Charbonneau Zukas has been painting in oils, acrylics and watercolors for many years.   Her love of drawing, painting, etching and wheel throwing has brought her international clients as well as countless group and solo exhibitions.   A trained portrait painter, she has taught all manner of art classes to young adults, college students and adults for the past 26 years.  Karen has recently come home to the South Coast area after living and working in Boston for the past 32 years.  A native of Mattapoisett, she looks forward to lots of fun and fresh air in the days ahead.   

A graduate of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and of Tufts University,  Karen Charbonneau Zukas has been painting in oils, acrylics and watercolors for many years.   Her love of drawing, painting, etching and wheel throwing has brought her international clients as well as countless group and solo exhibitions.   A trained portrait painter, she has taught all manner of art classes to young adults, college students and adults for the past 26 years.  Karen has recently come home to the South Coast area after living and working in Boston for the past 32 years.  A native of Mattapoisett, she looks forward to lots of fun and fresh air in the days ahead.