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Tuesday, July 10, 2018

My Paintings from Classes

I am so proud of paintings I have done in classes at Painting with a twist.   
I thought it might be fun for others to see them.  Here is my artistic talent.  LOL
I will start with my first class 2 years ago.  
October 2015
Wicked Momsicle
My First Painting at Painting with a Twist
My Second Class October 2015

Let it Snow
The one to the far right is what the Teacher did during our class.
9 November 2015
Blue Moon
3rd Class   
Everyone LOVED my moon.  Then we painted over it.  
I hated doing that. 
My branches were a bit to thick.  Here is the painting the teacher did.

And others in my class.
My 2nd shot at branches and 2nd class.
24 November 2015
Galactic Moonlight
And others in my class.
3rd painting.  I'm a bit confused on class dates.
Just being Silly
After this one I got excited and got the painting bug.  I painted the following 
paintings in my Journal.
4 November 2015
29 Nov 2015
Then I stopped.  Not sure why.  Next class
Finally I am back to painting.

This class I took in June of 2018 with my best friend Michele.
Cape Cod Calm
The Original is Top Right.  My cat tails look like sea weed.  lol
And I want to tell those who have never painted or even drawn anything.  Michele has NEVER EVER painted.  She is on the left.  So see even if you have Never done anything like this go have fun.  You will be amazed what you come home with.
My class in July 2018

Perfect Paradise
Now I know I need to fix my swing.  I now know how to draw it.  I came home and practiced on a piece of paper.  lol

This is the Original taught by the teacher.
And these Ocean pics inspired the following.
I bought this piece of wood cut out from GoodWill.

July 2015

   So if you have not tried it yet go up above click on the link for Painted With a Twist.
Click on it and find the one closest to you.

Go have fun.

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Monday, July 9, 2018

Price Justification at Painting with a Twist



Below you will find the link to find one near you.  But first
Let me tell you why you need to go have fun.
And Let me include my latest class I took and show pictures to help this not be to boring.

Sometimes we don't go do something that brings us joy and relaxes us because we 
look at the cost and freak out.  But Lets break it down.

Ok for a 2 hour night away from kids enjoying ourselves at Painting with a twist is $35 most the time.  Now and then we might get to pay $25.  You or your spouse might say oh my gosh that is just way to high.  But wait and read below.

1 - You are there 2 hours and the Teacher needs to get paid.  Would you teach a class of adults or children for 2 1/2 hours for free?   I sure wouldn't.

2 - Supplies are not free.  And you don't have to bring any.  They supply everything needed.

1- They supply the canvas (usually a 16 x 20) which is about $7 at Hobby Lobby. 
 I'm sure they in bulk and get a discount, but they are not free.  And Easel.



2 - Paints - Have you seen the price of paints.  You need more than one color.  
They are about $6 or more per tube.  They supply these.

3 - Paint Brushes - I am in shock on what they cost.  And I will say you can 
get them cheaper through Hobby Lobby than through a company.  I'm just 
learning what each brush is for.  The 1 1/2 to 2 inch flat is for covering your 
backgrounds.  Did you know those are around $12 each or higher.  Now you can 
get them in a pack with others, but you are still going to pay between $7 to $14 for 
the pack.  And those prices just went up.  I know because I found a few cheaper 
from old packaging and the newer are like $3 to $4 higher.

You usually use 3 to 4 brushes for each painting.  And I'm sure not everyone 
takes care of there brushes.  So they have to replace them often i'm sure.

4 - Apron ....To keep your clothing from getting ruined.  They have to wash these now
and then also, so that is upkeep.  Even if done at one of the Employees homes, once
again would you work for free?


Borrowed the picture below from the main site.  


Want to see where one is near you, click the link below.




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