Girls' Night Out-Painting Edition

This weekend was an exciting one, and not just because of the tropical storm that came through (however, that was crazy weather!). My mom had been brainstorming with her churches' ladies group for Girls' Night Out ideas, and thought of me, and suggesting I teach a painting class for them one month. I was ecstatic!

My mom and I had done a painting class with a very good friend of mine at Painting with a Twist months ago, and had a BLAST!!! We wanted to borrow the idea, and skip the wine. ;)

I have been painting as long as I could hold a paintbrush, have done many murals, and I've always loved teaching and helping others with art, so I was comfortable with the idea. Mom said she estimated maybe 10 or so ladies would come out, and we started from there. Mom hunting for great sales and bargains, she collected the supplies we needed. I wanted the girls decide what they would like to paint. After seeing Mom's previous handiwork, and also being from Pensacola, they gravitated to a beach scene, that would be easy, fun, and unique for everyone. It looked like it was going to work out fine.

Mom's painting, and mine when we were the students--you can see where I get my artistic side from, right?

Once the day came, an announcement was made in church one last time, again showing my mom's beautiful painting, and that sign up sheet filled to the MAX! It was very exciting!!! But also made me so nervous! Would I do a good job? Would I be able to show them something great? Or will it all turn to a mud pie? Eeeep!

I just took a big deep breath (well, a few), and going in early helped to ease the butterflies. I had come in nice shorts and a pretty shirt, and thankfully I made the smart choice to change clothes before everyone showed up! I ended up getting quite messy. =) We had 29 ladies and girls show up, and it was a GREAT time. Other than my canvas taking a dive into my palette once, I was able to stay neat and on top of the lesson with little trouble. (Well, no trouble, actually!)

Every seat was filled, and every hand was painting! It was wonderful!

Loving all the smiles. =D

Cindy requested a miniature version of the night's project...and she did great!

My Mom and I share the love of little things--her Sand Dollar painting, with a cute display easel.

My Mom and I!

All of the ladies and their masterpieces!!!

I had SO very much fun, and hope maybe we can do it again sometime! It was more than a success. =)