Today we’d like to introduce you to Moneek Pines.
Hi Moneek, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
My journey with ARTrageous Brush & Flow really started with my love for creating and my belief that everybody is an artist.
I graduated from Moore College of Art & Design with a BFA in Sculpture Studies, and I’ve always loved working with my hands and creating things in different ways. I started ARTrageous in 2015 as a side business while I was also running my childcare center, which I had owned and operated for 13 years. I loved teaching children, but I also knew there was something bigger inside of me that I wanted to explore.
When COVID happened, I had to close my childcare center, and that was actually the moment ARTrageous became my full-time focus. What started as paint parties grew into so much more, private events, corporate and university experiences, children’s programs, live painting, wearable art, community events, and creating experiences where people can simply come in, let their hair down, and have fun.
Today, I see ARTrageous as more than a paint and sip company. It’s a place where creativity, connection, healing, and joy come together. Through my work as an artist and Therapeutic Art Life Coach, I get to remind people that art isn’t just something you create ,it’s something you live.
I’m still learning, still creating, still dreaming, and probably always will be. And honestly, that’s my favorite part of the journey. I truly believe we are all born with a gift to create something that brings joy, sometimes we just need someone to remind us of it.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
My business has definitely had its share of ups and downs. In January 2025, my studio caught fire, and I lost my physical space for several months. It was heartbreaking, but I refused to let that be the end of my story. I used that time to regroup, rebuild, and remind myself why I started in the first place. We eventually reopened, and that experience only made me more determined.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
My work is really about creating joy, connection, and experiences through art. I’m the owner and lead artist of ARTrageous Brush & Flow, but I don’t consider myself just a “paint and sip” artist. I’m a multimedia artist, educator, live painter, and Therapeutic Art Life Coach, and I love finding creative ways to bring people together.
I specialize in creating interactive art experiences for all ages from paint parties and children’s art experiences to corporate and university events, community programs, live painting, wearable art, and creative wellness experiences. I also love taking art beyond the canvas. I might be painting a canvas one day, creating a piece of wearable art the next, or turning something ordinary into something completely ARTrageous!
What I think I’m most known for is making people feel comfortable enough to be creative. I hear all the time, “I’m not an artist” or “I can’t even draw a stick figure,” and I love proving to people that they absolutely can create. My goal isn’t for everyone to leave with the exact same painting. I want them to leave saying, “Wow, I actually did that!” and feeling good about themselves.
I’m probably most proud of the community I’ve built around ARTrageous. Over the years, I’ve watched strangers walk through my doors and become friends, families create memories together, children discover their creativity, and adults reconnect with a part of themselves they had forgotten about. That means more to me than any painting ever could.
What sets me apart is that I’m not just teaching people how to paint. I’m creating an experience. I bring my personality, my love for people, my artistic background, and my belief that art can heal, connect, and bring joy into the room. I want people to laugh, get messy, try something new, and maybe even surprise themselves.
And I’m proud that after everything I’ve been through I’m still here creating. Still dreaming. Still building. Still finding new ways to make art accessible and fun.
For me, ARTrageous is bigger than art. It’s about reminding people that creativity belongs to everybody.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
I’m a big believer in learning, growing, and staying inspired. I love podcasts and books about entrepreneurship, creativity, personal growth, and spirituality. I also use Instagram and Pinterest for creative inspiration and to see what other artists and small business owners are doing. Most importantly, I try to stay connected to people who inspire me, encourage me, and remind me to keep going when things get challenging.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.artrageousbrushandflow.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/artrageousbrushandflow/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ARTrageousBrush/
