April 09, 2026

Sip, Paint & Bloom: A Spring Hobby Worth Picking Up

There’s a reason paint and sip keeps having a moment. It gets you off your phone, into something hands-on, and surrounded by friends or your local community. This spring, the setup feels even better with fresh florals, bright palettes, and a focus on simply enjoying the process. At Treehouse Silicon Valley, artist Sierra Evans brings that energy to life, encouraging guests to loosen up and notice the little things, from the shape of a petal to the way colors come together on the canvas. No pressure, no rules, just a creative way to spend time together and try something new.

We caught up with Sierra to talk about reconnecting with creativity as an adult and why it matters now more than ever. Her advice is simple. Treat art like play. Let go of the pressure to get it right and tap into that earlier version of yourself who created freely, without judgment. The more you loosen up, the more natural and expressive it becomes.

Feeling inspired to host your own night in? Sierra also shares a simple starter list to help you bring the experience home. Think canvases, a few brushes, paints in bright seasonal hues, a fresh floral arrangement to paint from, and of course something to sip while you create. It is an easy, low-pressure way to gather, unwind, and make something together this season.

Painting in Petals with Sierra Evans, Artist and Designer

What does spring look and feel like to you right now? Are there certain colors, textures, or moments shaping your creative lens lately?

Spring is a beautiful invitation to reconnect with your innate creativity. As the air warms and the landscape comes to life, there’s a sense of renewal in everything around us. This season always draws me toward vibrant, verdant greens, teal blues, and saturated pinks—three hues I return to again and again in my work. It’s also an especially inspiring time to paint en plein air, capturing the beauty of florals and the unfolding landscapes directly on canvas. Find the time to grab some art materials and get outside!

Your Floral Sip & Paint workshops bring together nature and creativity in a shared space. How do you see those two elements influencing one another within the experience you create?

I see nature and creativity as deeply intertwined—each one drawing out and enhancing the other. In my workshops, students are encouraged to loosen up and let go of perfection. The act of painting invites a deeper way of seeing. Guests begin to notice subtle details—the curve of a petal, the layering of color, the way light hits each stem—that they might otherwise overlook. It becomes a quiet dialogue between observing and creating. We walk through the composition step by step, bringing attention to the various elements of value, saturation, hue and balance.

There’s something inherently grounding about working with florals. What draws you to them as a medium or muse, and how do they show up in your artistic process?

Florals have always felt deeply symbolic to me. They reflect both our individual potential and the layered complexity of who we are, especially as women. Each bloom is entirely its own, unfolding in a way that feels both intentional and effortless. There’s also something powerful in their fleeting nature. They remind me how brief and precious this life is, and yet, in that short window, they never hold back—they bloom fully, expressively, and without hesitation. That energy naturally finds its way into my artistic process. I’m less interested in perfect replication and more drawn to capturing that sense of movement, emotion, and unapologetic expression that florals embody.

For someone new to painting, or simply looking to reconnect with their creativity, what’s one gentle tip you always share to help them begin?

I always remind students that art is play! There is no right or wrong way to be creative. I suggest guests try to tap into their inner child - a time in their life when they weren’t worried about judgement or the self-critic. The more we can loosen up and connect with our deeper selves, the more authentic and powerful our work becomes.

Here is a basic list of items if you would like to host your own painting gathering this spring! Getting creative in a group setting is a wonderful opportunity to unplug and connect with other like-minded friends. Happy painting!