OUR ARTIST.
Meet our community of some of the most creative artists at Canvas & Grapes.
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR

SIR POVEDA 🇪🇨

Poveda graduated Kean University as a sculpture and installation Artist in 2015 and shortly after opened up the legendary experience whose website you are currently visiting. He is the brains and creative power at Canvas & Grapaes and has captured the attention of the hundreds and thousands of visitors who come through our doors with his live performances and personality. As a current artist, Poveda is currently transitioning his career into the world of fashion as a designer for his brand Poveda World launching 2024.

OPERATIONS COORDINATOR / LEAD ART INSTRUCTOR

BRANDON BRAVO 🇵🇷🇪🇨

Brandon Bravo, an emerging professional artist hailing from the vibrant tri-state area. Within the C&G family, he holds the esteemed position of Operations Coordinator and is also one of our lead instructors. Brandon's remarkable talents not only infuse character and charisma into C&G but also extend a warm, welcoming hand to our guests. His specialization lies in the captivating realm of oil paintings, and he proudly manages his own Co-op Gallery, 'Bokeh.'

OPERATIONS ASSISTANT / LEAD ART INSTRUCTOR

ADRIANNA RENDON 🇨🇴

Outside of her nickname "The Columbian Princess", Adrianna is also an active member of the operations team at Canvas & Grapes. She is also currently working on her brand as a custom shoe designer who specializes in hand painted detailed graphics which she applies on all your favorite sneaker brands. She is currently taking commissions and has a long waiting list for her work which should tell you all you need to know about her skills.

LEAD ART INSTRUCTOR

JAVIER ODAR 🇵🇪

Javi is a life of the party at C&G. His style and personality will have you requesting his presence at every event. He is also currently working on his clothing brand, ODAR. Be sure to spark a conversation with him when you visit us!

LEAD ART INSTRUCTOR

CANDACE GELY 🇵🇷

Candace is a painter and a dancer. Her bubbly personality is sure to capture your attention. So make sure to catch her doing her thing down the aisle!

ASSISTANT ARTIST

DOUGLASS HENRY 🇯🇲

Doug is one of the veterans at Canvas & Grapes and he is known as "The Turn Up King". He is also a sculptor with a background in dance which earned him his title. If you catch him at the studio you are sure to have a memorable experience!