On a warm, December Saturday in South Texas a mixed group of at least 20 ladies gathered at "Painting with a Twist" to celebrate the birthdays of a few friends. We signed up to paint a replica of a famous Van Gogh painting.
Here's a look at the beautiful original:
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"Irises in a Vase" by Van Gogh
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Here's a look at the replica used at Painting with a Twist:
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| Replica by Painting with a Twist |
The set-up was nice. A cute little studio with friendly instructors, easels, aprons and large, blank canvases. Yikes. It's a good thing there was an abundance of wine, cheese and chocolate!
How in the world was I, a non-visual artist going to paint something that even came close to resembling that? The short answer? I wasn't. Sigh. Let me say it another way, I WILL NOT be quitting my day job! All of the ladies did a great job, or at least produced something much more palatable than my "beautiful disaster". But you know what, I had a blast, we ALL did. Lots of laughter and joy, and hey, I now have my white elephant gift for this year!
My "masterpiece", or rather proof of my artistic failings!
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| "Purple Elephant Ears" |
