Canvas and Wine

I've never really been the artsy type.  I'm all for scrapbooking and things, but I've never had the need to pick up some brushes and some canvas and just go where it takes me.  I'm not that free.  However, not one, but two friends told me about this cool thing called Canvas and Wine on the exact same day and I figured it must be fate, so I went along for the ride.  

The deal is you choose the night you want to go, based on what picture the class is painting that evening.  Then you are given a 16x20 piece of canvas, paint and brushes.  The teacher explains step by step how to paint each piece of the picture you are aspiring to create.  Of course, since you are at a restaurant, food and alcohol is served as well.  The whole thing's down to a science.  

Tonight's painting was to be called "Morning in Venice".  Much to my surprise it wasn't a complete disaster.  I assumed at least mine would be, but even I have to admit, it's not so bad.  Though anything involving having to paint straight lines is always going to be a bit wonky.  I'm pretty darn proud of it and actually plan to hang it somewhere, which I was skeptical about before arriving.   Overall, it was a fabulous evening!  Thanks Stef for including me- Can't wait to try again!

 Half-way there...

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