Sippin' and Strokin'

...it's not what you think. :)

There's this place called Sips 'n' Strokes, and I am an addict.

It's basically an art class where they walk you step by step through a painting, all the while allowing you to embrace your creativity with a little liquid courage...



I went this week with my good friend Hilary and we painted the "Funky Tree". I decided to take some painting in progress photos. I'm not an artist, so don't laugh. It's about the process, right?



First the background.



Then the tree.



Next, the "balls". The instructor took great pleasure in talking about the balls. I think she may have been sipping a little bit, too... ;)



Aaannnddd we're done. Funky, yes? I'm not sure that this one is going to make it to the wall, but it was really fun to paint.

The thing about mixing sipping and stroking??? Ever had beer goggles? That guy from the bar was definitely not as hot in the morning or in the pictures as you remembered? Just replace the guy with a painting. I'm guessing most people aren't nearly as proud of their work when they look at it again the next day...

Do you have a place like this near you? What have you painted? I showed you mine - you show me yours!

Peace, Love and Art,

Elle