Scott and I have been trying to add some additional adventure and fun into our lives. Recently, we went to Uncorked Inspiration for a paint and sip.
Of course, we decided to start with one of the headrest paintings they do, the bee and honeycomb. Neither Scott or I have much experience with painting but we both have artistic moms and our kids seem to also have inherited the gene. This worked out super well for Scott and not so much for me, although we both came out with paintings we are proud of and an interest in doing more painting. Scott has now ordered paints and canvasses and brushes and we look forward to doing more at home.
We donned our aprons and sat down at our already prepared space complete with canvass, paints, water, brushes, paper towels and an easel. The room was full with about 12 or more people set up to paint bees.
Neal Wollenberg, our friend and the artist who did the mural at the coffee shop, jumped right into instructing us and modeling. It wasn’t long before Scott was in the zone and I was frustrated. Neal patiently helped me, at times taking over to make a correction on my painting and other times offering encouragement. Doing new things can bring me anxiety and it comes out as grumpiness. I shut down a couple times but pushed through.
Our paintings came out pretty great. They sat on the table at home for quite a while and I had a friend admire them who is fond of bees so I was happy to gift my painting to her.
Next time I paint, I hope to take on some easier designs. Scott absolutely loved this and as soon as we find time, we will be painting more together.
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