Experience Tahoe in a whole new way!

Paint the Sierra with a Local Artist

About

Meet The Founder & Lead Artist Instructor

Hi! I'm Angela, a Truckee-based artist passionate about sharing the beauty of the Sierra Nevada through painting.


Why I Started Truckee Paint and Sip:

After years of painting these incredible mountains, I realized something magical: when people create art inspired by the Sierra Nevada, they connect with this place in a completely new way.

Whether you're visiting Lake Tahoe for the first time or you've lived here for years, painting these landscapes allows you to see the subtleties you might miss otherwise – the way the light hits the granite peaks, how the lake reflects different colors throughout the day, the beauty of alpine wildflowers, the resilience of the trees.

Our Unique Approach:

Instead of generic painting classes, I've developed a collection of Sierra Nevada-inspired paintings. Each piece teaches different techniques while celebrating our local landscape:

  • Beginner-friendly paintings focus on the iconic views everyone recognizes

  • Intermediate works explore seasonal changes and natural phenomena

  • Advanced pieces capture the fine details that make each location special

What Makes Our Experience Different:

Local Expertise: Every painting is inspired by real Tahoe locations I've painted for years
Authentic Instruction: Learn techniques that work specifically for mountain landscapes
Complete Flexibility: Mobile parties, venue events, and outdoor plein air sessions
Weather Guarantee: Mountain weather never cancels our experiences – we adapt and teach weather-appropriate techniques

Mission Statement

Our Mission: Help people connect with the Sierra Nevada's beauty through art, creating memories and masterpieces that capture the magic of Lake Tahoe.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, building team connections, or just want to try something new, you'll leave with more than a painting – you'll have a deeper appreciation for one of the world's most beautiful places.

Behind-the-Scenes

What You Can Expect:

  • Personalized instruction adapted to your group's skill level

  • Stories about the locations and techniques that inspire each painting

  • Tips for capturing Tahoe's unique light and colors

  • Encouragement and support to help everyone succeed

  • A relaxed, fun atmosphere where creativity flourishes

Founder and Artists painting outdoors in the woods

Hours & Location

Address

Mobile! We come to you.
Or find us at local venues.

Hours of Operation

Tuesday – Sunday
9am – 9pm

Contact

info@truckeetahoepaintandsip.com

  • Angela Milash

    FOUNDER & LEAD ARTIST

    Angela Milash is a passionate artist with a B.F.A. in Fine Art from the California College of Arts and Crafts and over two decades of art-making experience. A Colorado-born mountain girl, she's found her creative sanctuary back in the natural beauty of the Sierra, a place that deeply inspires her. Driven by a desire to share the beauty and wonder of the natural world through her art, she aims to spend as much time as possible spreading the joy of the natural world and, as she puts it, "putting transformational paint on things."

  • Become a Paint and Sip Instructor

    ARTIST INSTRUCTOR

    We are looking for Artists to partner with to instruct Paint & Sip events!
    We cannot be everywhere at once and are growing fast!

    Hourly or per event pay. Contact us to learn more.