On Friday evening, my parents were in Atlanta and we were able to go to dinner. Sushi dinner, to be exact, where the sushi chef made me a special (and delicious) veggie sushi! I was a bad blogger (and daughter) and didn’t take any photos to share of that celebration (sorry Mom!!).
On Sunday evening, I went to a painting class at Just for Giggles with my Mother-in-law, Jean! Although my camera issues continued (dead battery this time), my phone filled in to capture the action! :)
The photo is the professional version that served as our “finished” example throughout the night. This is what we started with:
Well almost. This was one of the few classes where the instructor sketched an outline for us to start from:
I took pictures of both of our paintings through the process – my painting will be on the left, Jean’s on the right.
I decided to go with a brighter blue background for my painting and Jean went with a more muted pallet of green & blue. We started by painting the background, going as close to the sheep outline as possible (and painting over the legs).
After the background, we filled in the sheep’s body with peach color. Then we went over the body with white swirls to add texture and depth. I wish I had taken a photo after the flat peach color – it was so boring that point. It’s amazing to watch the painting come out through the 2 hour allotted time.
After the swirls, we filled in the ears, face, knees, and legs with black paint. I also My legs turned out a little thick – perfection is not required, right?! :)
Then we added in the face details. I went with a very subtle color difference (in case I screwed it up!).
Finally, we added in the hearts. I was a little unsure about this step, but it really did give it a more finished feel.
I think this was a wonderful way to spend a few hours on Mother’s Day! The finished products are so cute and I love that they have their own personalities. Now I just need to find a good home for this painting, because it doesn’t quite fit in my décor.
Sometimes it’s more about the activity than the result. :)
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Questions for you:
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How did you celebrate Mother’s Day?
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Have you taken a painting class in your area?
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Love the paintings!
Thanks!! It’s a fun way to create your own art for your home. You should do one for the baby’s room! :)
I did one once at a place in Brookhaven. It was fun. Maybe we should do a blogger meetup at one of these places, since you can bring your own food and drinks.
That would be so much fun! I brought a homebrew to paint this time, it’s so cool that you can bring your own stuff. :)
that’s awesome!! my mom LOVES to paint… i need to remember this idea for the next special occassion… or maybe a date night with the hubs!!
Linz @ Itz Linz recently posted..Gliding
Yes – if she loves to paint, she’ll be so impressed with your idea. My first painting class was a date night – we have both of our paintings hanging in the dining room now!
That looks like so much fun! Mom came with my to the Food & Wine Fest on Mother’s Day. We had a great time but I didn’t get any pics. Bad blogger!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table recently posted..Wining and Dining at Food & Wine
I didn’t know your mom joined you at Food & Wine – awesome!! Sometimes I guess it’s okay that we put the camera down, right? :)
That is an adorable picture! What a cool painting class to take.
Alex @ therunwithin recently posted..What She Stands For
Thanks Alex – so much fun! :)
That’s so cool. I’d love to do a painting class, but I haven’t done one yet. I like their little swirls!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers recently posted..Party Rockin’
When I started painting the swirls, I wasn’t sure I was going to like the outcome. I’m learning to trust and keep painting though, since the result is typically worth the risk. :)
I’ve always wanted to try one of those group painting activities, but haven’t yet. They look like so much fun! And your painting turned out great. :)
Brittany (Healthy Slice of Life) recently posted..A Visit from the Mother’s Day Fairy
Take the leap and sign up, it’s so much less intimidating than it sounds. :)
I love it!! That is so cute!
Aw, thanks girl! :)
what a great way to spend your mother’s day! and what a great activity to get to do together. :)
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More recently posted..Music Monday // A New Workout Playlist
Yours turned out really cute!! I like your “moody” clouds – very nice :) Glad you had a fun Mothers’ Day weekend. Mine was “ok”…mom ended up getting sick during her visit, so not ideal. We did celebrate early (thankfully) last Thursday with lunch out and massages/facials. That whole day was divine!
Kelly @ No Sugar Sweet Life recently posted..Forget the Bread, Make the Muffins!
Ok, so I didn’t really “mean” them to be moody, but I’ll take it! So sorry that your mom ended up sick, that’s no way to spend Mother’s Day. :( The massages sounds fun though!!
This is so cool! I’ve never taken a painting class- but I keep hearing about them (mostly paired with wine) all over the place. What a great mothers’ day activity- (my mom MIGHT actually go for it, too).
Lauren @ Oatmeal after Spinning recently posted..Weekend Snapshots
Yes – wine (or beer) + painting = awesome. I had a pumpkin homebrew during this class, one large format is perfect for one person over 2 hours. :)
my mom is out of town (boo) so we will be celebrating when she gets back… I love sheep, and these look especially cute! I have tried to find that kind of painting class in my area, I really want to go to one!
Kristina recently posted..orange creamsicle cupcakes
Belated Mother’s Day is okay – it’s whenever you two can get together. :)
What a fun activity to do! I need to look in my area and see if there is something like that. I’m a horrible artist, so this would be a fun way to feel like I did something artsy without having to be too creative.
Kristin @ eat healthy. be happy. live well. recently posted..Happy Mother’s Day and some Honey-Cocoa Mixed Nut Butter
I was really scared (and bad) at my first class, it’s almost like unplanned art school, because you DO get better! You should really try it!!
I’ve wanted to try one of those painting classes. They seem so fun!
Heather@ girlyeverafter recently posted..Weekend
You would love it – it’s a great girls’ night or date night event!
Ba Ba Ba black sheep sorry white sheep! Those paintings are really adorable.
Claudia recently posted..Selected Ex Girlfriend Quotes – Read, Share and Post
Hahah! My MIL actually thought about doing one of the sheep black, but didn’t go through with it. :)
Love this! And now I have a new idea for a class at the Workspace … one for those who don’t paint / draw / etc, but still want some great art. I never thought to sketch something out for somebody before they showed up. GENIUS.
Calee (@chimes) recently posted..FitMixer Bootcamp + Fitmixer Amino Giveaway
I didn’t know you did classes like that – you’re so cool! I actually get disappointed when I pick a class with a sketch, but I also know it’s necessary sometimes. :)
Ahhh … good point. I wonder if I could do one that has some pre-done and some not?
I’m teaching a couple this summer (one is in a series of “summer camp crafts for grown ups):
http://www.sac.iastate.edu/index.cfm?nodeID=20175&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=38289
http://www.sac.iastate.edu/index.cfm?nodeID=20175&audienceID=1&action=detail&eventid=22602
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Nicely done. I enjoyed poking around you site. Cheers, Tara. Come on over to ours we are having a giveaway!!
Thanks Tara!
i love it! these painting classes are one of my favorite things to do – so much fun! and what a great mother’s day activity too – your paintings are so good too!
lynne @lgsmash recently posted..Fun: My Love Affair with NPR and This American Life Live
Maybe we can do one as a blogger event when I move – they are always so much fun! :)