Paint & Sip in Gaithersburg, MD

Angela is a multimedia artist and photographer based in Maryland. Her close kinship with art has paved a peaceful lifestyle full of creativity and community. She has a free spirited attitude towards life and believes all should follow their dreams and passions. Her mission as an artist is to bring people together through the universal love and connection art brings.

Kristin is Maryland born and raised. She went to Towson University for her B.S. in both Art Education and Art and Design, with a minor in Theater. Along with her deep-routed love for the arts, in her free time she enjoys painting, cosplay, and playing with her friend's cats.

Amanda has grown up practicing art since she was a child and has grown to love all art while making her own pieces. Amanda works on custom paintings, tattoo designs, and murals around Maryland. As an employee at Muse she believes that painting is all about exploring creativity while having fun! She is always ready to help, answer any questions, and excited to see you get creative!

Erica Hansen has been drawing and painting her life. She has a degree in illustration, and love's anything fantasy, or horror related. She is also an animal lover and the owner of a six-month-old puppy named Tink.

Asha's love of art was sparked when she was in middle school. From there, she has put her all into her art practice. She graduated from VCU in 2022 with a bachelor's degree in painting and printmaking. Oil paint is her preferred medium however, she makes use of various mediums such as acrylic, charcoal, graphite, markers and more. The purpose of her work is to connect individuals and create conversation among people through discomfort. Many of her pieces involve an exploration into subject matter that people don't like to talk about such as race and sexuality. The goal of her work can best be summed up with a quote by Ricky Lee Gordon, "I am trying to create beauty in my work that allows for beauty in other people."

Maria is a mixed media artist who enjoys painting, cyanotyping, and airbrushing. She holds a BA in Studio Art with a minor in Human Development from the University of Maryland. Passionate about teaching, Maria is thrilled to paint with you!

Pearl is a 3D Environment Artist, Video Editor, 2D Digital Artist, and of course, Traditional Artist. She embraces her life as an artist and finds fulfillment in every medium she explores. With her background of digital and traditional mediums, she strives to create engaging and memorable experiences at Muse PaintBar. She is also a 3D printing and cat enthusiast!

Since Shamari can remember, art has been a constant presence in their life. Their creative journey began as a young child with a passion for drawing. Encouraged by their mother, they attended a magnet performing arts school, working alongside incredible artists to develop their artistic style. After high school, Shamari pursued a degree in Graphic Design, committing to their goals of becoming a Graphic Designer and Concept Artist. Now, as a Lead Artist at Muse, they enjoy guiding artists through complex paintings, adding fun and character, and inspiring new artists.

Sasha is a cartoonist and animator based in Maryland. Her passion for visual art lies in an array of mediums ranging from traditional to digital. She is driven to ignite passion in those around her, and to turn the mundane into the whimsical!