Paint Nite Paintings

Here are the Paint Nite Paintings that I have created in the last week. I came to realize that if I want to earn more money, I need to create more and more paintings for Paint Nite. It challenges me to think of unique things that are not usually painted at Paint Nite. I also can try to make a spin off of something that is painted more often, and make it more interesting.

Fundraiser for Paint Nite

I had the pleasure of being apart of this fundraiser last night! with 100 tickets sold, it was pretty incredible to be apart of such a great positive experience. Events like this inspire me to help inspire others to paint and give back! Also, I'm very impressed that the photographer got such a nice picture of me! Normally I feel like I look awkward or silly in photos when I am talking, but this one was caught at a great moment of laughing and having fun. Thank You Herald Media!

Thank You, Mrs. Austin

Today I'm thinking about this beautiful, inspirational woman. Not only has she been my oldest Paint Nite participant of 93 and traveled all the way from Mississippi, but she thanked me so sweetly in a letter after that I will forever cherish. Thank you Mrs. Austin.

Teaching

Here's a fun photo from one of my events.

Couples Painting

Here is an idea of a couples painting that I am playing with. It is of the Harrisburg Bridge  in the fall. Black and white paintings seem to be a big hit, specially if there are limited colors in it as well.

Winter Paintings

Here are two new paintings I've created for Paint Nite! I'm excited about these ones even though they might look a little more difficult than previous ones I have made. 

Mini Paintings!

While I am teaching, I'm allowed to set out a"tip" can. It is always awkward asking for money, especially when the tickets are already bought and customers have a food/drink bill. One way I have been successful at bringing attention to the tip can is by making mini paintings! I announce at the end that tips are welcome, and if they happen to tip more than $10, they can take a mini painting. 

Last night was my 50th event! I did not even announce that, and with only 15 people sign up I was completely shocked  when I counted well over $100 in my tip can. Only one person took a mini painting , yet my can had multiple 20 bills and 10 bills. I felt accomplished and proud that I gave everyone a great paint experience and I was more proud of how everyone's paintings turned out! 

Paint Nite Group Photo

When I'm teaching a Paint Nite event I try to get unique and fun photos. Here are some of my favorite group photos. It is difficult sometimes to encourage everyone to get together but this photo was a success! Only 10 people were missing but we still had a great evening! 

Paint Nite arm Painting

Silly photos from an event the other night. I thought it would be fun to paint the painting on myself! The customers seemed to enjoy it and it was certainly a good conversation starter.

Paint Nite Super Power!

Never would have thought I would be teaching people who have never held a paint brush to paint like this after 2 hours! This has to be the best super power!! It is so amazing how different all of these came out when given the same instructions.

Paint Nite Paintings

Here are some more paintings I have created for "Paint Nite" and I'm hoping to teach them within the next few months! I'm very excited for these (maybe not the cat as much), but I am getting a better feel for what customers/beginner painters like to paint! 

Proud Teaching Moment

I saw the rewarding side to teaching tonight as an older woman (mid-60s) hugged me at the end of the class. After 2 hours of being frustrated with herself and doubtful, I held the canvas 10 feet away from her, and I will never forget her reaction when she looked at it the first time with "fresh" eyes. She was so proud and happy with her painting that she grabbed her face and started crying. She kept saying "Did I really do that?" And "I've never done anything like this." It was such a priceless moment and I am proud to have been a part of it. Unfortunately I do not have a photo of her painting but here is my painting that was taught. Hers was not far off, maybe even better!!