Herbs and Hors d'oeuvres

I've been on a fresh herb kick! When a dear friend wanted to co-host a watercolor workshop for her bible study, I gave them some options of what we might create. Truth be told, I've always wanted to paint a series of herbs for some fun kitchen art. While I did provide some other subject options, I hoped the ladies would love this herb idea as much as I did... I was in luck!

After I wrangled in my artistic teaching side-kick, Holli Luther, we discussed the most effective way to bring these paintings to life through an evening of relaxed fellowship and fun. 

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Complete with fresh herbs to study and smell.

While the ladies arrived they enjoyed cheeses, fruit, crackers, good conversation and wine. I always enjoy this part of getting to know other sisters.

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After about 30 minutes, we got down to business starting with the rosemary, then thyme, then working our way up to the more challenging herb, parsley.

To be honest, I get a little nervous when we get started as everyone talks about their lack of painting skills, but after first practicing a few brush strokes, it always comes together beautifully in the end!

Our hostess was so relaxed and gracious. Even though being the mother of a little baby, she was able to take a break from being a mamma, paint and enjoy the evening.

As usual, I ended up loving the freshness, diversity and variety of other people's artwork!

Everyone took 3 - 8X10 herb paintings home to give or to frame. God is good all the time!

​Let me know if you'd like to host a watercolor workshop.