Sip and Strokes.

So last week I had this brilliant idea that would further my addiction to "Sip and Stroke" classes, as well as, do some good for some of my co-workers.  I suggested to my boss Amir that I should take the other two women in our group out for a "Girls Nite Out" / "Team Building" to help relieve the stress that had been dealing with.  He of course recognized it as the wonderful idea that it was and readily agreed. 

Both of my co-workers were very excited when I announced my idea and agreed to my plan for our "Team Building".  So another trip for me to Sip and Strokes for painting, wine, munchies and fun.  Unfortunately, Serena couldn't attend due to a sick daughter.  (Oh darn it....we will have to re-schedule another trip! )  So it was just Tina and I for the evening.  As much as I love Tina, usually the thought of being alone with her isn't my first choice.  She is not one who has learned to leave the office at work.  Take her agitated state talking about work and trying to drive....I was ready for the wine.  However, I knew this was going to be something that she wasn't used to and was interested to see how her Type A personality would deal with it!! 

Below is a kind of step by step process of how our evening and paintings progressed.

Just getting into the mood.

Preparing the Outline for the Flower.

Mmmmm...food...shouldn't have skipped dinner.

Finishing the background

Adding the initial colour.

Adding highlights to the flower.

More layers of highlights for the flower petals.

That is mine is on the left and Tina's is on the right.  Almost finished.

The Completed Art Work!

Just waiting for my painting to dry.

Tina quiet....for two whole hours.  Except for the occasional giggle of enjoyment.  Priceless!

Tina Happy!

Two Artists!