Painting with a Twist

Last night I did something out of my comfort zone and went to a "Painting with a Twist" class in Shreveport with my youngest daughter and friends. I really didn't know what to expect and it had been years since my high school art classes. You don't need supply's, they furnish everything from the easel, canvas, paint, brushes, and even an apron to protect your clothes. All you need to do is reserve the class you want to take, grab a friend or two and show up. 

When the class began, the instructor takes you through each step and the color paint and brush you should use. I was following fine until she went from the circles to the  Fleur de Lis, then she got faster in her painting. She kept reminding us that no ones will look like the other persons and to add your own touch as you go. 

 

I have to admit, this was fun and sharing it with my daughter and friends made it a special adventure. My mother loved to paint when I was growing up and sold several of her oil paintings. She had a talent for it. Me, on the other hand, loved art class in school and that was as far as it went. After getting home last night with my finished painting, I couldn't wait for my husband to see what I had done. He looked at it and all he said was , What is it and what are ya going to do with that thing? OK, so what if I'm not the next Van Gouh. I had fun!.....By the way honey, I thought I'd hang it on your side of the bed so it will be the first thing you see when you wake up in the morning.
 

Circle Fleur de Lis by Betty

Circle of Friends...priceless