Paint & Sip in Ridge Hill, NY (Yonkers)

Kate has studied art and music almost her entire life. Her interest in art started when her grandfather showed her paintings by his cousin, the world-renowned fantasy artist Frank Frazetta. Since then she picked up whatever creative endeavors she could -- taking private painting and drawing lessons, as well as singing, writing and acting. She studied opera and harp at Stony Brook University, and has painted for charity auctions as well as commissioned pieces. She believes in the link between creativity and happiness, and that artistic expression is an important and fun way to lower stress levels while improving one's health and well-being. In her spare time, she enjoys painting tiny scenes inside sea shells, making music, blogging, and spending time with her three budgies.

Crystal was born and raised in the Bronx. She went to college at SUNY New Paltz where she majored in theatre, concentrating in scenic design. There was when she discovered her love for painting, specifically scenic painting, where she used the stage as her canvas. She has painted backdrops and stage floors of over 400 square feet. Her favorite part about being a Muse instructor is seeing how distinctive each and every painting comes out.

Since childhood, Lorelei has shown her deep interest in art, joining art competitions in grade school, high school and college. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts major in Advertising, where she have learned different forms of traditional art and found new artists who gave her inspirations to be more competitive with her creativity. After graduating, she worked as a production background painter in TV cartoon shows for Disney and other animation companies around the world. She's been exploring different art crafts and art styles focusing on miniature clay sculptures, wood pyrography and pencil style digital illustrations.

As a young child, Maiya's passion for art developed as she explored and learned about various mediums. Her love for nature was sparked by her grandfather who used to walk her through the garden as he told her stories about the animals and plants that made it their home. After earning a B.S. in Health Science from SUNY College at Brockport, she reconnected with her creative side and discovered she loves blending colors to inspire new beginnings on canvas. Her nature-themed paintings became the perfect form of self-expression. Although she has a passion for health and wellness, Maiya sees creative expression as a way to support mental health and self-love. In her free time, you can find her at the gym, practicing yoga, experimenting with new recipes, or watching Law and Order.

Brittany is a Jane of all trades! She has studied multiple visual arts including painting, drawing, printmaking, and metalworking & jewelry. Brittany will always find ways to create art because she believes art is what influences her to learn new skills and embrace life. With her creativity and southern Louisiana hospitality, it's always a good time at Muse Paintbar! Outside of Muse, you will find her giving care to your furry loved ones at the Westchester Animal Hospital or checking things off her travel bucket list - this year, explore her two home states New York & Louisiana!

Letty is a multidisciplinary fine artist, particularly specializing in painting and pencil drawing. She studied as a Fine Arts major in college and now enjoys being the one to teach art to others. When she isn't creating art, she enjoys going to basketball games, buying plants, studying Japanese and listening to classic Hip Hop, R&B, and Funk music!

Cookie was 3 years old when they were handed their first sketchbook. They were in fifth grade when they were handed a certificate recognizing their level of skill in painting. Now at 25, Cookie prides themselves not only in painting but in all avenues of art. They will inspire you and treat with kindness as well as patience. Come meet Cookie, they are as sweet as their name.

John Santana Jr. is a contemporary New York artist with a strong base in fine detail figurative drawing, and a passion for photo realism using graphite/charcoal. Born and raised Puerto Rican in Bronx, NY, John achieved mastery of oil and acrylic paints culminating in a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts Painting from Pratt Institute in 2010. His past collaborations with NYC nightlife events include live painting performance art, large scale mural painting, logo design, and installation art. An encyclopedic aptitude for world history along with fierce advocacy for Human rights inform John's work, and also make him a tough trivia competitor. He is a vocalist in addition to playing piano and clarinet, and lover of martial arts and dance. When he's not introducing others to the joy of painting, he develops his body of work from his home studio, generating dynamic portraiture to intricate abstract patterns.