Meet the team!
We are comprised of a group of creators specializing in a variety of areas. Click on the photos to learn more about any of our staff!
Jenni Payton Moore
Owner, Vinyl Cut Specialist
As owner and vinyl cut specialist at The Creative Studio. Jenni works every day to ensure that the creators of Tracy have a place to learn, share, and create. She also creates custom craft projects from all sorts of supplies. Some of her favorite techniques include vinyl cutting, epoxy pouring, and painting. She oversees the studio along with her husband and co-owner, Glenn.
Jenni has over 20 years as a youth organization supporter and youth mentor among other distinctions in the field. Jenni helps her community with all the resources she can get her hands on.
When she is not crafting, Jenni is a pillar of local Girl Scouting and her community. She serves in various roles within the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California. Her service has not gone without recognition, receiving the Girl Scout’s Honor Pin, FFA Hometown Hero award, and Community Service Volunteer of Tracy by Sow a Seed...to name a few.
Jenni is continuing her education at Eastern Gateway Community College where she studies Business - Hotel and Event Management.
Glenn K. Moore
Owner, Lead Photographer
As Lead photographer and owner, Glenn leads the creative portraits and develops photos that are taken by the studio. He is an experienced Photography Editor with a demonstrated history of working in the newspaper industry. He has 30+ years in photography. Glenn is an avid hiker and movie lover. He enjoys photographing landscapes, astronomy, and wildlife.
Glenn is an active member of his hometown, Tracy, he can usually be found at community events capturing every moment on camera. He has numerous awards in photography.
He has received his Bachelor of Arts focused in Photojournalism from California State University, Fresno. His work has been shown in the Grand Theater Galleries, Tracy Art League Expressions! Show, and is available to view on Instagram @glennkmoore. For his full record see his Curriculum Vitae.
Mikayla Payton
Photographer, Succulent Specialist
As the succulent specialist, Mikayla coordinates, leads, and creates, classes in succulent arrangements and care. She also acts as one of our photographers working in portraiture, general photography, and classes.
As an active member in her community, Mikayla is an agriculturist, and youth advisor from Tracy, CA. She is a strong supporter of the Girl Scouting movement. She is currently a unit leader for Girl Scout Troop 525. Mikayla has been recognized with various distinctions for her service. Most notably, her FFA American Degree and Girl Scout Gold Award.
Mikayla is currently a student at Eastern Gateway Community College where she studies Business Management- Entrepreneurship.
Kyle Silligman
Lead Artist, Operations
As our lead artist, Kyle develops and teaches our paint nights, provides commissioned work, provides art lessons, and manages the in-house gallery. He also oversees the work of the other artist in the studio. He also works closely with the owners to manage studio operations.
Born and raised in Tracy, CA. Kyle has always planned on becoming a professional artist. For as long as he can remember, he has been painting and drawing. Although proficient in other forms of art, Kyle primarily focuses on painting and drawing.
In his free time, Kyle is an active member of the local scouting community. He is an Assistant Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 525 and serves on various committees within the Greater Yosemite Council. He has been recognized for his service and accomplishments with numerous awards, most notably as an Eagle Scout.
Kyle is currently studying Business Management - Entrepreneurship/Strategy and Art at California State University, Stanislaus. He was accepted into the prestigious Fine Arts program on campus after being selected by the department faculty. His work has been shown in the Carnagie Arts Center, LH Horton Gallery at Delta College, and is available to view on Instagram and Facebook @theartofkylesilligman.
Ripley
Director of Chew Toys (Thinks she is the Boss)
As director of chew toys, Ripley reviews various toys on how easy they are to destroy. She also serves as the studio’s mascot and stress reliever. Ripley has successfully passed elementary and high school level training, among other distinctions in the field. Ripley helps studio staff and customers relieve stress while creating. Ripley loves zooming around the yard with all her friends and family and is from Tracy, CA.