Ceri Langell

Assistant Director | Lead Instructor

Ceri is an SVA and SCAD graduate who studied Illustration and Sequential art. She has worked with various companies as a freelancer for over 12 years. Her work included illustrations for books, comic books, murals, advertisements, demos, package and clothing design, character design, web comics, animation, story boarding, art shows and game art.

Although digital is her favorite medium, she enjoys watercolor, traditional and drawing and painting the same. Ceri currently publishes an online comic and clothing company of her own. She has collaborated with Moleskine, G&E, Wacom, Clip studio paint, Upper Deck, Nostalgix. She loves the outdoors and dogs, spending her spare time at the beach or hiking. Ceri has been teaching art to all ages for 8 years.

Maggie Nielsen

Lead Instructor

Maggie is a north county San Diego local who received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from CSU Long Beach in Animation/Illustration before returning to her roots. She has worked as a lead character animator on independent short films, participated in gallery shows, and is a freelance illustrator in her spare time. She has a background in children's entertainment & events, and has been involved in youth leadership/mentorship since she was a teen. Her artistic focus is in digital art & animation, character design, and illustration. Her love for dogs, cartoons, spooky things, and rainbows is highlighted in her work, representing a piece of herself in everything she does. Maggie strives to create art that is both visually cute & reflective of the diverse identity and individuality she celebrates in life.

She teaches Creative Art 1, Creative Art 2, Digital Art & Animation & Everything Cute classes and welcomes every class and age level as a new group to learn from & have fun with!

Angie Rivera

Studio Coordinator | Instructor

Angie is the vital coordinator for all schedules and events at ArtHaus5, serving as the primary point of contact for families seeking enrollment or assistance with any inquiries. Her dedication and organizational skills ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for all.

In addition to her administrative role, Angie is a passionate art instructor for elementary-level children. Her natural rapport with children has led her to a fulfilling career in teaching and working with them in various settings since high school. Angie believes in fostering a love for art in everyone and takes immense joy in witnessing the personal growth and skill development of her students.

Outside of ArtHaus5, Angie enjoys spending her leisure time at the beach, hiking, or indulging her sweet tooth by exploring the latest dessert offerings. Her well-rounded personality and commitment to art education make Angie an indispensable member of the ArtHaus team.

Maryna Maryniuk

Instructor | Specialize in Digital Art

Maryna is a distinguished artist, illustrator, and art educator with an international background, which has exposed her to a diverse range of artistic styles and cultures. She specializes in water-based materials, ink, and digital art, using her artwork to explore themes of human authenticity, culture, and personal values through carefully chosen subject matter and color schemes.

Painting has always been a therapeutic endeavor for her, shaping her worldview and providing a profound means of self-expression. As she explored various media over the years, Maryna discovered a passion for digital art, which now serves as one of her primary creative outlets.

As an art educator, Maryna is passionate about sharing her love for creativity with her students, helping them discover their own artistic talents and guiding them in their artistic journeys. Her dedication to her craft, coupled with her ability to connect with others through her art and teaching, make Maryna an invaluable member of Studio ArtHaus and our community, inspiring young minds to explore and express their creativity.

Doris Rivera

Instructor

Doris has loved being creative ever since she could remember. She never wanted to blend into the crowd and found ways to connect with others through her creative nature. Doris finds ways to connect with students in the same way, by teaching them her love of creative art. She loves art in every form and strongly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to learn a creative way to express themselves. It is great to teach students to have a creative outlet in this world. This is one of the many reasons she loves working with kids. She strives to nurture and expand their creative expression and imagination.

Outside of the studio, Doris is a Digital Creator who spends most of her time in nature, trying new foods, at the gym, or learning something new. She never stops finding new ways to express herself in the world and hopes to leave a positive impact on her students.

Daisy Warren

Instructor | Student Volunteer

Artistic freedom is at the heart of Daisy’s philosophy of teaching as she helps kids become aware of their inner talents then to express them. She believes that virtually everyone is naturally inclined to art. Too often, though, kids assume they have to be “perfect” in their work and feel frustrated when they think they’ve fallen short. Daisy sees this as being misguided, that art should be fun and spontaneous. Yes, it’s important to learn techniques and to get exposed to the array of possibilities that art offers, but gaining the confidence and having the freedom to create is just as important. There are no “mistakes.”

Although still in high school, Daisy has long been promoting art for young people. She’s actually founded three clubs devoted to the cause: The Art Works, which provides a safe space for students at Del Norte High School to create art; Art Cares San Diego, which brings art to other Poway Unified School District campuses; The Untitled Club that shares student art via student-made magazines and other pubs.

An artist since age five, Daisy has already had art training through the RISD advanced pre-college program and the Fine Art lessons at the Watts Atelier of the Arts. Currently, she focuses on assembling montages as well as blending painting with sculpture.