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Jolivette R
Hey everyone, meet Joli! She's the super talented artist who brings all the cute and happy vibes to paintings – think fun cartoons, sweet stuff, sparkly things, and anything that makes you smile! When she's not painting, or making cute handmade jewelry and keychains, Joli is a total boss at home in the kitchen with her own yummy pastry business and most days you will usually find her as our awesome chef, whipping up tasty treats for your paint and sip fun!
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Nick T
Nicholas Terranova is a local independent artist who produces professional quality work ranging from oil paintings, to charcoal drawings. Art has always been a special hobby in Nick's life, but after taking a few years of private lessons in his teens, it became so much more than that. He's displayed and showcased his work at countless DIY art nights or local creative events, and even right down here in Port Jefferson where he occasionally sets up a few paintings on a blanket by the waterfront. With over 15+ years of experience in front of an easel, his skills continue to grow, because for an artist there is literally no limit! Nick is passionate and eager to pass down his knowledge of the arts to anyone who is willing to learn.
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Jude H
Jude is an interdisciplinary artist who focuses on using found objects to recreate items of self identity. Jude found their love for drawing as a child and later went to Purchase College to develop their skills in painting and drawing further. During college, Jude created intricate pieces that covered the bittersweetness of childhood and the nostalgic-ness of trauma. Jude also crafts work that celebrates individuality in hopes to support other's journeys to becoming oneself. They always encourage to just have fun with art and is always excited to see what other's create.
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Jennifer C
Jen has been enjoying art for all of her life. She started on her own drawing and painting just about anything from people to still lifes, and landscapes. In high school, she enjoyed the opportunity to take a 10 week workshop on weekends at the Museum of Fine Art in Boston. She has a BFA in Illustration as well as a Pastry Art Degree. She enjoys painting on her own using acrylics as well as gouache, oil paint and watercolor. It is a nice escape from the world and you get something wonderful out of it. She enjoys listening to music, reading, crafting, knitting and crochet, baking and getting out in nature whenever she has a chance.
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Ava E
Ava has been invested in art for nearly a decade. She graduated from SUNY Oneonta in May 2024 with a BFA in Art and Design with a concentration in Animation and Illustration. In college she gained proficiency in multiple art forms, including painting!
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Greg B
Greg is an artist and educator with over 30 years of experience inspiring creativity and helping people of all ages feel confident and successful in creating art. He has spent his career making art accessible, fun, and meaningful, no matter your skill level.
Greg believes art should be a welcoming experience, not an intimidating one. His teaching style is relaxed, encouraging, and step-by-step, so everyone leaves with a piece they’re proud of. Whether it’s your first time picking up a paintbrush or you’re a seasoned creative, his goal is to help guests unwind, enjoy the process, and have fun creating something uniquely theirs.
He is excited to be part of the Muse Paintbar community and looks forward to painting, laughing, and creating with you!
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Leslie E
Leslie has always enjoyed art from a young age. Inspired by her grandfather, a local Long Island artist and art teacher, Leslie harbors a love for many mediums, including acrylic paint, charcoal, pencil, and watercolor. Her main love, however, is oil painting, which she studied during her undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University for Psychology. On her free time, Leslie enjoys reading, hanging out with her twin sister, journaling, taking her cubby dog on walks, and singing.
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Sophia P
Sophia has been immersed in art for much of her life, finding an intuitive calling into the creative fields. She loves to experiment in different mediums from traditional watercolor to printmaking. Sophia's main passion is working in fashion. She explores designing in an array of styles such as high-tech, special occasion and sportswear. She currently studies at the Fashion Institute of Technology and strives to incite change in the industry through the lens of sustainability. In her free time she loves to travel, watch movies, read, and garden. She looks forward to every instruction to allow guests to explore their creative side, find an escape, socialize, and have fun!