Hosting Paint Night . . .

A few nights ago, four of us met together at my house,
for a night of painting.  No instruction, just us.
There were two others that planned to be with us
but they ended up having conflicts.
 
It was a night to paint whatever we wanted to.
We each had a plan and off we went.

I planned some eats and others brought things too.
As you will see, some wine bottles
found their way onto the make shift kitchen island studio.
 

Donna and I painted Birch Trees.

I really like Donna's painting intent, style and touch.



Marie arrived late at our event

and decided not to paint

and instead

this silly girl showed us her empty canvas, new brushes and paints

(Next time she promises us she will paint!).



 Barbie surprised us all. 

She knew just what she wanted to paint and set off to do so.

The funny part was when she walked through the door with her seven foot easel.

She named her painting, 

Dandelions in the Dark

Barbie was on a dynamo roll.   

 Donna's final Birch Tree painting was wonderful,

like I said, I like her touch!

Donna and I were following the same picture as a guide.

We had similar, but slightly different interpretations. 

 I grew up in a family where my brother and mother were considered the artists.

Venturing out this past year to give my hand at a try in painting

has surprised me as much as it has surprised others. 

I must say,

I haven't enjoyed anything else this much in a long, long time.

The best part has been in the trying and doing, very relaxing,

 

You may have heard about Paint Nights

that are happening in many cities and in various settings.

 

I have been participating with a local artist

Sharon Smithem

and her

Art Uncork'd Paint Nites

(click on her name and it will take you to see her exceptional art)

 

There are six to eight of us painting each paint night.

Sharon has a painting that she has completed

for us to look at and ponder and then she leads

us into painting our own.

 

There is a charge for the classes

which include the paints, brushes, canvas and the artists guidance.

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Paint Nights can be found in many cities near me

I just checked and found many within a half hour to hour drive,  

so I am sure you can find them too.

I encourage you to give it a try,

it is really very enjoyable.

 

In addition, there are many videos available on line

that give you step to step visual instruction

in oils, acrylics and watercolor.

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I'll be back again soon,

Love, Lynne