Instructors

Belinda Harrell

Belinda holds a degree from Baylor University. A veteran homeschool mom and teacher with 26 years of experience, homeschooling remains very close to her heart. Being part of TAFA allows her to continue supporting homeschool families and encouraging students to pursue their studies for the glory of God. She enjoys teaching elementary art at TAFA and finds great joy in watching her students’ confidence grow as they explore and create through art. 

belinda.harrell@tafa.org

Kristine Smith

Kristine is a 2009 TAFA graduate with a focus in both music and art, she went on to earn degrees in music from The Boston Conservatory and Baylor University. With many years of experience teaching students from elementary through college levels, she is delighted to return to TAFA to teach both music and art. She believes that God, the great Creator, has blessed us with the gift of the arts, and she is passionate about sharing that love and creativity with her students. 

kristine.smith@tafa.org

Bethany Wheeler

Bethany Wheeler is a proud fifth generation artist specializing in classical realism. She has trained formally in painting and drawing for five years under masters in Scotland, Italy, and Fort Worth. She is profoundly influence by the work of the Old Masters and preserving the traditions of realism and creating beauty made by the Master. At TAFA, her aim is to inspire students to see how light and shadow are the building blocks of drawing. While pushing students to expand how they see shape, proportions, alignments, value, and edge quality, her classes are to mimic the principles found at the Old Academies that can translate to any form of art the student desires to pursue.

bethany.wheeler@tafa.org

Sarah Gilcher

Sarah graduated from Gonzaga University with a degree in Fine Arts. A bit of a Renaissance woman, she enjoys exploring a wide range of interests but always finds her way back to drawing and painting. Watching her daughters grow in the arts at TAFA has been a joy, and she is excited to come alongside students as they discover and develop the creative gifts the Lord has given them. 

sarah.gilcher@tafa.org