Donna Schneider is a native Texan who studied architecture and advertising at the University of Texas at Austin.

Extensive travel abroad has nurtured her love and understanding of art; and she paints a variety of subjects including portraits. She studies with David Leffel and is inspired by both American and European Masters. A recent commission of Lt. Governor Bill Ratliff of Texas is on permanent display at the University of Texas. 

Her creative time is divided between painting and teaching students and workshops at The Studio Gallery in Plano, Texas. 

Recent events include Paint America Mini 50 2009, exhibitions at the ArtCentre of Plano in 2007 and 2009,  Oil Painters of America 2007 Regional Show, Greenhouse Gallery Salon 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 (Jury's Top 50) & 2009; American Splash 2007, Plano Art Association 125 Show 2007, Plano Art Association Member Show 2005 & 2006 where her work won First Place; the 2004 Plano Art Association juried show; and Art Splash 2004, where she won the Still Life Award. 



She is a member of Oil Painters of America, the Portrait Society of America, the American Society of Portrait Artists, and the Plano Art Association. Her paintings are in public and private collections throughout the United States.

Vicki Miller

Vicki Miller is a native Texan who graduated from SMU in Dallas with a BA in Foreign Languages. Along with a passion for languages she is equally passionate about fashion and art. After studying in Paris, Vicki returned to Dallas where she was the women’s wear manager of the Polo/Ralph Lauren store. From there, she moved to New York City and worked for Ralph Lauren Women’s Wear division on the wholesale end.

After her career with Ralph Lauren, she went to work in her family’s clothing manufacturing company. Vicki was the head merchandiser for the women’s wear division for 10 years.

Immediately after leaving her family business, she opened a high end children’s clothing boutique in Dallas which catered to customers seeking exclusive childrens labels from European designers. She had her boutique for 10 years until retiring.

Vicki became interested in oil painting when a good friend encouraged her to join a small group of artistes lead by a very dedicated teacher.