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10 Reasons to Take a Paint and Sip Class

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Paint and sip classes have surged in popularity in recent years. Whether attending a class in-person or online, you have plenty of options. Why take a paint and sip class? Are painting classes worth the price? Discover the best reasons to take a paint and sip class today. Build Creativity: Many of us don’t have a chance to be creative in our daily lives. Some of us spend all day working with numbers and facts, leaving little room for creativity. This can shut off the creative part of your brain. Foster creativity by taking a painting class. Do Something Different: When was the last time you painted? Many people haven’t painted in years – or even decades. Do something different. Break out of your usual routine. Maybe you’re better at painting than you think. Surprise Yourself: Many people are surprised by how good they are at painting – even if they haven’t painted for years. Mastering painting requires patience. But you can create a pretty good painting with some basic inst
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Top 6 Easy Things You Should Paint as a Beginner Painter

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  If you’re new to painting, then you might be excited to try painting new things. From mountains to beaches to dogs, there are all sorts of cool things for beginners to paint. Looking for easy things to paint as a beginner? Want to improve your painting skills by practicing on something doable? Here are some of our best recommendations for beginner painters. Trees, Plants, and Other Simple Natural Features: There’s a reason why so many beginners paint forests and other natural scenes. They’re easy to paint even if you’re new to painting. Start by painting a plant in a pot. Or, paint a mountain covered in trees, putting minor detail into each tree. Pick your favorite tree in your backyard to paint. Or, paint a palm tree on the beach. Abstract Shapes & Designs: You don’t need to paint anything to create something cool. You can paint abstract shapes and designs. Create hearts, cubes, stars, cityscapes, clouds, and other unique shapes or designs. Sometimes, the best creations c
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5 Surprising Career Options for Painters

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  You like to paint, and you’re good at painting. Fortunately, there are plenty of career options for painters. In fact, painting can be a lucrative profession if you know where to look – and if you develop the right skills. Here are some of the best and most surprising career options for painters anywhere in the world: Private Painting Instructor: You might be good at painting, but not everybody can teach. If you’re talented at both painting and teaching, then you could be a private painting instructor. You could lead online classes. You could teach private courses. Work as a tutor for aspiring painters. If you’re good at teaching people how to paint and expanding their skills, you could make a lot of money as a private painting instructor. Art Professor: Universities, colleges, and trades schools need art professors. Sure, you could work as an art professor specializing in painting. However, you can also lead painting-adjacent classes like graphic design or illustration. S
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Best Things to Paint If You’re New to Painting

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  New painters need to start somewhere. Painting is harder than it looks. Good painters make it look easy. As a new painter, you need to start small before working your way up. Today, we’re explaining some of the best things to paint if you’re new to painting, including the subjects, objects, and scenes you should paint if you’re just getting started. The Beach We love watching beginners paint the beach because it’s easy to paint and difficult to master. If you splash a band of yellow across a painting with a band of blue above, people will assume it’s a beach. You can add more detail, create mountains and other features, and customize your beach painting however you like. Insects and Bugs If you want to paint animals, consider starting with insects and bugs before adding more complicated animals. Lions, tigers, and bears may look cool, but they’re difficult to do right. Insects and bugs are easy to paint because you can choose different colors, add different levels of
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5 Weird Facts About Painting You Might Not Have Known

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  Are you a seasoned artist…or have you never picked up a brush? No matter! These 5 facts are sure to tease your palette. Read on to learn more about painting before you start your next paint and sip party. 1. The Art of Painting Is 30,000 Years Old! Ancient cave dwellers used to mix substances like charcoal with blood or animal fat to paint on stone. Don’t worry though, your painting party won’t involve hunting for your materials! We use non-toxic and cruelty free paints at our paint and sip party. 2. Oil Paints Take More Than A Week to Dry Oil painting requires extensive skill and patience to create your masterpiece. Because of this paint’s unique composition, it could take up to decades to be considered fully dry by art historians. Unlike these paintings, your paint and sip painting won’t take years to dry and you can hang it up in your home before the night (or day) is done! A typical paint and sip party can last anything between 2 hours and an entire evening, so we’ll make sure yo
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