Canvas and Cocktails

Erika recently invited myself and Alisa to join her and her sister, Laura, for Canvas and Cocktails.  Unfortunately, Alisa got the flu and had to back out.  She was definitely missed, but we still had a great time.  We already decided we will be doing it again and making sure Alisa joins us!

This is the teacher's painting she did along with the group

I have put together some progress shots of how this event worked.  They get you started with a blank canvas and all the paint you will need.  Then, the teacher walks you through each part of the painting.  The painting selected for the evening was Larimer Square (a famous street in downtown Denver).  I will admit that I was a little ... ok ... A Lot Nervous as the painting looks pretty hard.  Thankfully, this event is called Canvas and "Cocktails" ~ needless to say; the wine helped my creative juices flow! ha.

Yep, this was the point in the evening that I started to realize I have a Type A personality.  There is a reason I am an accountant!  I was so nervous with every brush stroke that I was actually making wincing sounds as I painted.  It even made me laugh.  Sitting next to Erika was perfect.  I would just 'cheat' and look at how she did hers and steal her perfect technique.  At the end though - I realized... I would much rather be on her rooftop patio bar than my street.  Yep - she added a Patio Bar!  What a creative Genius!

Laura, Erika and Amy's progress shots

I love this progress shot
Take a look at the girls with the painted mustaches!

My Finished Product!
(Can you believe this was NOT a Paint By Numbers???)

I have to say I am Super Proud of myself for stepping outside my comfort zone and giving this a try.  Kasey comes from a very talented gene pool and I am hoping his birth mother would be proud that I am trying to expand my horizons.  Eventually, maybe Kasey and I can do a class together!