Local Entrepreneur to Launch Montville Township's First Art Studio

Aspiring to bring an entertainment option that offers a new creative outlet to Morris County, Painting with a Twist is was set to open in Montville Thursday. A place where friends come together to paint, drink wine and discover their inner artist, Painting with a Twist of Montville is located in the Main Plaza near QuickChek at 440 Main Rd in Towaco.

Painting with a Twist of Montville is part of a fast-growing national franchise that provides guests a unique ‘getaway’ through art. A Painting with a Twist class includes grabbing your friends or flying solo and making friends along the way, painting and the option to BYOB. Led by local art instructors, guests paint on bare 16” by 20” canvases using paint and brushes provided by the studio. At Painting with a Twist, guests are able to disconnect from everyday life, enjoy good music, wine or beer, and create unique, personal masterpieces they can take to their homes or gift to others. The artwork ranges from landscapes, abstracts and cityscapes, to creative renderings of animals, iconic buildings and florals. Friends gather for an evening of laughs, creativity and camaraderie as they create one-of-a-kind pieces of art to take home and, often, discover a newfound talent.

Painting with a Twist of Montville is owned and operated by New Jersey native Kyle Russell. A true social entrepreneur, Russell was attracted to Painting with a Twist mainly because she fell in love with the company’s charitable component, Painting with a Purpose.

“I’m thrilled to be opening Montville Township’s first Painting with a Twist studio and can’t wait to provide guests with a fun night out, a chance to escape from reality and an opportunity to give back to our local community,” said Russell. “I want to provide a place where people can come together to create memorable pieces of artwork.”

Although the concept of paint-and-sip has been around for years, Painting with a Twist founders Cathy Deano and Renee Maloney have perfected it into a successful business formula. As the art and wine trend continues to pick up steam, Painting with a Twist, the pioneer in the paint-and-sip segment, has both guests and franchisees alike lining up at the doors.

In keeping with the founders’ fundraising roots, Painting with a Twist of Montville is passionate about supporting the local community. With the Painting with a Purpose program, Painting with a Twist of Montville donates 50 percent of proceeds to local organizations and charities each month.

In addition to supporting the local community, Painting with a Twist of Montville offers private parties for corporate outings, bachelorette parties, sorority functions, date nights and special events. The studio has one large room that can hold 40 people and a private room that seats 20 – making painting accessible for a few friends or a private party.

Painting with a Twist of Montville is open during scheduled class times and holds office hours Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. The studio can be reached at (973) 794-6390. For more information and to view the studio’s class calendar, visit paintingwithatwist.com/montville.