I began painting in 1995 and quickly recognized the transformative power of creativity. By 1999, I had opened my first retail store, where my passion for creating exceptional learning experiences was matched by my drive to design high-quality art and craft supplies. Over the past three decades, I have published dozens of painting books, hundreds of articles and designed best-selling brush lines that are trusted by artists around the world. My work has taken me from classrooms to international events, always with the goal of making art accessible, inspiring, and rooted in excellence. Teaching remains at the heart of everything I do, and I continue to share this craft both in person and virtually with artists of every level.

Nya has spent many years studying education and design in University. She began with Willow Wolfe in her teens and returned to us as an adult, managing our digital media, website and email strategy. In addition her skill with watercolor has resulted in the publication of her first several books which have been our best-selling watercolor workbooks.

Darren brings an extensive background in sales, business development, and marketing, with degrees in graphic design and color management. His expertise in packaging and merchandising design has played a key role in shaping our growth and brand presence. Beyond his professional achievements, Darren is my husband and the proud father of two young men and the step-father to my incredible daughter, Nya.

Atlas has been with Willow Wolfe for three years. During that time, he has been instrumental in retrieving packages and hiding them, drooling during meetings, chewing important paperwork and cuddling during peak season. He brings us countless moments of joy.