But an abstract painting caught my eye and, deciding to give it another go, I called up Morgan to see if she'd be game. It's been a while since I saw this great girl and I was really looking forward to spending an evening with her.
We quickly set about the business of putting a base coat on our canvases. Someone (me) might have spent a little too much time making this perfect, only to learn we were going to paint right over it. Whoops. The top right, framed in black, was our inspiration painting. As you can see, Morgan went for the "found art" look and just stuck her paper cup right to he masterpiece!
Instructed to step back and let it dry before we got too carried away, we then set about the business of decorating the bottle Morgan brought and we emptied. How she drove home with this bottle covered in wet paint is beyond me, but she text me when she arrived - no paint on her or the car!
We had such a great time! I love how unique each of our paintings turned out. (there were about 20 women in the class, yes, all women) Some chose to include rectangles or use different colors. Ever the rule follower, I stuck to the script and was mostly pleased with my take home. This was definitely out of my comfort zone but I really enjoyed myself. Although, not sure I'd want to tackle this solo. It was fun having a friend to visit with and consult when I was freaking out about my circles not being level!
Morgan, I had a great time catching up with you and look forward to the bash at your house once the backyard renno is done!
Do you consider yourself creative? Have you ever taken a painting class?
oh how fun! i am so not creative but my mom and sister go to a place at home where you can bring a group of friends and wine and snacks and have a girls night and paint... they love it! way to step outside of your comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteLooks like y'all had a lot of fun! Fantastic shirt, BTW!
ReplyDeleteI see such natural talent in your painting. You are ready to move on to landscape portraits, TPG.
Just like beauty, creativity is in the eye of the beholder. I think everyone is creative, though many people would say they aren't. Different perspectives and varied talents are truly beautiful. No two people do things the same way. That's creativity. It's hardwired in us. I think someone who organizes a closet by colors and seasons or manages finances with Excel is no less creative than someone who writes poetry or paints a mural.
Landscapes? Oh mercy no, those are best left to only the most talented!
DeleteThat would be so much fun. My husband did a course like that for a work meeting the other day. It's exciting to have some of your very own art hanging around.
ReplyDeleteahh how fun! :)
ReplyDeleteI've never thought about taking a painting class.. I guess I lean towards photography more. But your painting is terrific, I'd hang it in my kitchen wall!
We have a bunch of those places near here, but I have yet to go! Love your painting!
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, all I saw was that CM dip and crackers. And now I'm hungry. Sure.
ReplyDeleteNewest Follower and will be a new 5k'er on July 28th. Hope you have a great week.
ReplyDelete