Once upon a time, I took a painting class at a place that shall remain unnamed. I left with a decent-looking painting but didn't feel confident that my painting skills had improved. In fact, I felt like I would probably never paint again.
Fast forward a couple of years to my mom asking me if I would be interested in taking a class at The Art Mill. I was hesitant for a couple of reasons, including the distance from Lebanon to my home in West Nashville and traveling back home in the evening (I'm an old-lady-home-body-type of person now) and most of all the above mentioned previous experience with painting. But my mom can be rather convincing, and I signed up for a class.
My experience at The Art Mill was fantastic! I didn't realize it at the time, but my artist instructor is the owner of the business. Scott quickly put my fears at ease with his step-by-step method. He took the time to show us a step, then walk around to give suggestions, encouragement and assistance on each person's paintings without me feeling like he was just doing it all for me. Scott also took my color choices into consideration so that I could match my guest room, even though they were slightly different than the ones specified for the painting.
My painting came out beautiful, unique and all my own. I felt so confident about my painting that I had it framed by Scott before leaving and hung the painting in my guest room as soon as I got home that evening, despite it being a late hour for this old lady. I can truly say that I am proud to show off my evening of artistic creativity. I'm already looking forward to my next visit to The Art Mill and envisioning other works for art throughout my home. read more