Rachel Downs is a scenic artist and custom finisher from Wichita, KS. Since 2004, she has created over 50 murals and 120 backdrops for various Wichita area theatres with her fabulous team of painters. Her team has also created countless custom finishes for area homes and businesses.
As a teacher, she leads scenic art workshops and faux finishing classes throughout the area. She is married to Michael Downs (her favorite set designer) and is the proud mother of three beautiful children.
“I am proud to be a native Kansan who was raised on a farm and ranch in north central Kansas. Growing up on a farm taught me the value of hard work and instilled in me a respect for people and for creating and working with my hands.
What I do is very personal. I love that I can use the talent that God has given me to meet the creative needs of my clients. I have always felt comfortable with a paintbrush or a trowel in my hands, and I love to get a little messy!”
Kyla Mansfield (She/her) has been painting, collaborating, and creating in Wichita for over ten years in professional theatres, amusement parks, haunted houses, and faux finishing!
Starting full time in 2018 at PAINTology she has had the privilege of working with and learning from Rachel in the creative environment she cultivates, getting to work on projects that scale from a kitchen cabinet door touch up to a 70' expanding backdrop. There is never a dull moment.
Erynn is a Florida native who has spent the past ten years integrating into Wichita. She studied Digital Marketing at WSU Tech and has since become a full Wichitan implant. When not with Paintology, you might find her in a hardware store or perusing an estate sale, adding to her borderline excessive (but totally justified) collection of gadgets and gizmos.
With mixed experience in home renovation, digital marketing, and more recently theatre; Erynn loves bringing joy through making cool things. At the top of her list of favorite things she’s ever made are two sweet and adorable mini jokesters, granting her the title of Boy Mom. As the newest addition to the team, she feels lucky to be working side by side with these talented ladies.