Wine and Design

Last night, I went to Wine and Design with some of the ladies from my church.  I was excited to go, but being the artistically challenged person that I am, was anxious about what was in store.  I don't see myself as an artistic person.  I am creative when it comes to some things, but there is not an artistic bone in my body; even my stick people are scary.  I sat in the back (first mistake) and when the artist started giving direction, I immediately fell behind and then got even more anxious.  At one point she told us not to think about what we were doing.  Seriously, me? Not think?  Um....that's impossible.  Kristofer says I analyze everything, and I do.  So later when she tells us to 'use our energy to add to our painting', I wanted to raise my hand and ask her what color my energy was and which size brush I needed to use to show said energy.  There was an assistant there that helped people when they needed help...I think I monopolized her time.  I said on more than one occasion that I could now relate to my students who have learning challenges after having this experience...and I was not being funny or insulting, I REALLY felt challenged (and not in a good way) while painting.  However, with a little relaxing (and no, it wasn't from the wine...I didn't have time to drink...I was too busy looking for my energy!), and encouragement from my untruthful friends, I began to loosen up and enjoy the experience.  When I brought it home to my family, I immediately felt a little bit of accomplishment as they told me how good it was.  (not sure if they were lying or not...and I didn't bother to ask)  I might just do it again...but I think next time, I'll sit up front, research brush strokes and blending prior to going, and see if by chance, they offer a paint by number option.  :)  I decided to include my masterpiece below.