
About Us
local artists & healers
Meet the people that create wonder daily in our area!
won·der
/ˈwəndər/
noun
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a feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, unfamiliar, or inexplicable.
"he had stood in front of it, observing the intricacy of the ironwork with the wonder of a child"
verb
1. desire or be curious to know something.

Our Story
At Painting Wonderland Studio, we believe that humans are creations meant to create.
Art and healing are not luxuries for the few but are necessary and inalienable rights.
We consider ourselves perfectly imperfect people who simply want to spread love, light, and self-reliance to ALL
it takes a passionate many to combat the powerful evils and sadness in this world
LOVE is the universal and all powerful language
if you resonate with this, then welcome, let's create wonder daily, together.
Meet The Team

Annalisa Farrar
Co-Owner of Painting Wonderland
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CEO,COO,CMO,HRM,CIO,CTO,BDM etc, etc, etc
Artist
Holistic Healer ~ Licensed Massage Therapist
Momma on a mission to spread love, light, and laughter to all

Big Lady 2022-TBT
Annalisa considers herself an emotional artist and specializes in Surreal Multimedia Acrylic Painting, but has experience in a plethora of modalities and styles.
She often incorporates her work in the holistic field with her art therapy and loves experimenting with new techniques.
Studio TIKTOK and instagram~ @paintingwonderlandstudio
Studio Facebook~
Painting Wonderland Studio
Personal Art Instagram~ @olive_innovations

Emma Mounts
M visual artist based in Mesa, AZ! Teaching art and yoga is a passion of mine as it has personally helped me in improving my mood, managing my anxiety, and encouraging my creativity in the daily routine. I aspire to inform our community about the benefits of creating art and make it accessible for everyone! It is important to never lose the child-like wonder in our lives and I truly believe that creating encourages an exploration into new ideas.

Emma Mount's Art
My artwork is inspired by nature using reference photos I’ve taken and places I’ve dreamt of. I use a variety of media like: film photography, acrylic, watercolor and oil paint to express different concepts. The intent of my work is to connect you with the beauty of nature and items overlooked in the mundane day to day. Taking a moment to appreciate the atmospheric changes and how our environment impacts our mood. All paintings are original 1 of 1, making your space uniquely curated.
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Lara Farrar
Momma to many, grandma to 2 bugs
~Co-owner of Painting Wonderland~
Lara is the life force of the studio and ensures that it is able to function on a day to day basis.She exudes love and light to everyone she comes in contact with.
Lara has spent a lifetime exploring various media of art and has been an award winning Ceramicist for over 30 years. Her heart lies in children's ministry and she takes great pride in empowering people through the art of self expression, whatever form that takes. People feel at home in the studio when they are greeted by her warm demeanor and genuine smile.
shop # (480)-912-2641

Karina Whamond
Karina is a lifelong artist with a passion for creativity across all mediums, from painting and illustration to filmmaking and digital art. She loves sharing creative spaces that encourage growth, fun, and mindfulness. Currently studying Art Education, Karina hopes to become an Art Therapist. Her favorite part of art-making is the sense of presence and magic it brings to everyday life.
Instagram:
@karinawham
@karinaworkshop
TikTok:
@kiawham

Jessica Piatti
Ceramic artist who has spent the past five years exploring the magic of clay—creating both everyday pieces to use and hold, and sculptures that reflect the beauty of nature and the quiet mysteries of life. While she finds her greatest joy in sculpting, Jessica also paints and embraces creativity in all its forms. She now has classes available to beginning hand-building students, offering a warm, welcoming space to slow down, get messy, and discover the simple joy of making something with your own two hands.
Instagram~
@jessica.piatti.art
youtube~
JessicaPiattiArt
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Kay Gill
Kay creates art using various styles and mediums. Some of Kay’s favorite mediums are watercolor, acrylic, collage making, printmaking, and hand-building with clay. She believes everyone is an artist, and that anyone can create art, they just need to tap into their inner child, let go of societal standards, and just have fun and create! Art is a form of therapy, and can be healing and trans-formative. It can be used by all as an outlet to improve mental health.
TikTok: lost_in_color
Instagram: _lostincolor
Email: lost.in.kolor@gmail.com
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Mona Paul
The Edible Canvas
Where Art, Cookies, and Heartfelt Connection Meet
About Me
With 36+ years of professional cake decorating experience, and as the former owner of I Dream of Cheesecakes and Bakery, I’ve always been passionate about creating beauty through food. Now, with The Edible Canvas, I’m bringing together creativity, community, and joy in a space where everyone is welcome to experience something truly special.
Our Mission
Our goal is to bring people together in a community of creativity and kindness. While we’re grounded in faith, we invite all—no matter where you are in your spiritual journey—to experience healing, joy, and connection. We share uplifting stories and encourage open hearts as we explore creativity and love through the art of cookie painting.
Let’s Connect
: IG@The1 edible.canvas
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Queen Creek, AZ
Available for local events & bookings!




