At the Paint Bar on Newbury Street, participants are guided step by step to paint the same subject — and they all paint it in the same way. Big difference from my days at the Academia.
But who cares if you're having fun and getting a little tipsy while doing it? And maybe the fun of doing it inspires someone to go on to paint "seriously." For a night out at The Paint Bar, there's no artist angst about what to paint. You sign up on line based on what scene you see on their calendar so you actually know what subject you'll be painting ahead of time! And this month is SOLD OUT!
As a long time struggling and often starving artist, this seems bizarre to me, but to all the participants at The Paint Bar tonight, it didn't matter one brush stroke worth, they were all having fun.
What do you think?
I just saw this being done in California (I was looking for a gift idea for my sister). I think it is a great idea for a fun, entertaining evening out with friends. Anything that taps into the creative side of life has got to be a plus, right?
ReplyDeleteThanks for leaving your comments, Ann Marie. For sure, everyone there....and the place was packed....seemed to be having a great time. I just peeked in to see what it was all about. They also have a place in Newton, too. Apparently they got the idea of doing it in Boston when they saw it in Atlanta. Let me know what you think when you take your sister there. db
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