How did we get here?
In the summer of 2018, fate brought Brian and Kenzie together, just weeks before Bonnaroo Music and Arts festival. Brian, who goes by his nickname (Twank) on Snapchat, had been curious if Kenzie ever got his message, and it was during her shift at a bustling restaurant that their paths converged. Brian had offered Kenzie a ride to the festival with his crew, but Kenzie never opened the message because she had never heard of a “Twank”. With a touch of serendipity, Kenzie realized she had to make a bold move.
As the Bonnaroo gates opened, Kenzie made her way through the sea of people heading towards the incredible mix of live music pouring out of Centeroo. As she approached the security check, she spotted Brian and his friends walking up from the campgrounds. It was no accident; destiny had intervened and Kenzie decided to make a move. She rushed over, calling out his name, knowing he would never hear her. Fortunately, Brian noticed a familiar face walking towards him through the crowd, and the next chapter of both of their lives began.
Fall came quickly, and they spent every day together, rediscovering themselves and letting go of the past. January brought those three magical words, "I love you," from Brian, cementing their bond. Their connection was pure, unburdened by struggles of the past, and brimming with newfound energy.
Their path forward was one of dreams and ambition. They envisioned a life where they could nurture their creativity in a space of their own, build a family, and continue to chase their dreams outside of the traditional norm. Today, they find themselves in Huntsville, Alabama living the life they once only dreamed of, continuing to build out their future.
Kenzie, Floral Artist
I grew up in Meridian, Mississippi, and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Mississippi State University. In October 2019, I moved to Huntsville, Alabama, with my husband and family. Just two months after settling in, my journey with flower preservation began in an unexpected and deeply personal way.
After my sister experienced the tragic loss of her daughter during childbirth, I wanted to create something meaningful to honor my niece’s memory. I turned to flower preservation as a way to capture her beauty and provide comfort to my family. After countless trials and failures, I finally mastered the process and delivered the finished pieces. Seeing my family’s emotional reactions to these preserved flowers convinced me that I had discovered a way to create artwork that preserves life’s happiest and most bittersweet moments. Since then, I’ve been honored to preserve memories from weddings, memorials, and everything in between.
But my resin journey didn’t start there—it actually began with ten gallons of leftover resin from my parents’ countertop restoration project. At first, I had no clue how to use it. Back then, resin art was synonymous with river tables and countertop projects but a video by Crystal Ma (@ma.artlife) showcasing her opal-inspired piece, Opallius, completely changed my perspective. Her work sparked a wave of ideas and gave me the push I needed to incorporate resin into my senior thesis show at MSU.
I wanted to break away from traditional oil paints, pastels, and still-life portraits, and instead create something immersive. That vision led to The Soul Pod, an interactive space designed to stimulate all the senses—something you might encounter at Meow Wolf or Burning Man. Building The Soul Pod pushed me to experiment with resin in ways I never had before. I embedded everything from shattered glass to dog hair, testing depth, texture, and strength until I understood resin as intimately as my old oil pastels.
Now, with over six years of experience, I’ve worked with resin on a variety of projects beyond flower preservation. Whether it’s a large-scale pour or a small, intricate piece, I’m equipped to handle projects of any size. Let’s collaborate to make your vision a reality!
Brian, Spirited Man
I’m an entrepreneur and artist based in Huntsville, Alabama. As a DIY enthusiast, I draw most of my inspiration from necessity. I’m the kind of person that figures out a way to get the job done. Growing up, I was the kind of kid who loved working with my hands—fixing things, building, and solving problems—and that passion has carried me through a diverse career in construction, oil & gas, and the restaurant industry. I’m an electrician by trade, a weekend carpenter, a decent cook, and an excellent troubleshooter.
In 2016, I picked up a Canon 60D and discovered a love for photography that quickly grew into a passion for making videos. Social media, for better or worse, probably deserves some credit for getting me started—it gave me the push to try something new and put myself out there.
As an artist, I rarely know what I’m doing ahead of time—I just stubbornly follow my instincts. Honestly, it’s weird even calling myself an artist, but Kenzie says I am and she’s the one with a degree. I build things from physical materials, I’m a symmetry guy, I’m building a creative studio with my wife, and I’m going to film it all and tell the story. Does that make me an artist? You tell me.
Kenzie and I started Studio KenziB long before it actually had a name. It grew out of a dream to build a creative business and live life on our own terms. Yeah, it sounds a little cliché, but hey, “What Ya Gone Do?”
We bought an Airstream
Brian and Kenzie's combined love for travel has consumed their relationship since day one. When Kenzie saw this Airstream rotting away in Brian's yard,
she knew it had major potential. Once they were able to purchase the Airstream, they moved it to Huntsville to begin the slow restoration process. It will probably take a few years, but they are already dreaming about roadtrips with their families, pulling this gem along the way. Keep up with the Airstream progress, future projects, and our filmmaking journey by following them on YouTube, TikTok, & Instagram:
@ What Ya Gone Do @twank11