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Halloween Themed Paint Nights at The Rusty Palette
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Halloween Themed Paint Nights at The Rusty Palette

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The month of October brings lots of fun events and for The Rusty Palette that means Halloween painting fun!

I will be teaching 2 separate paint nights and both will involve witches to celebrate this beautiful season.

October 9 …. Intermediate level hosted @thestudio
October 16 …. Begginer level hosted at Escada

“Booty-FULL Moon” “Casting”

Escada Restaurant and Bar will be hosting our paint night on October 16th with a begginers level painting named “casting”. This painting is fun and easy to complete so I will be adding an extra step to this particular one for a magical night. Before we begin to paint the background, each painter will write their own personal wish that will be granted once their magic sparkles have been painted in as seen in the short video below. In addition to having your wish granted you will also receive a complimentary beverage from Escada along with some crazy good dinner specials.

Purchase your ticket in the Art Shoppe now because our seats fill in very quickly.

time-lapse short of painting the magic sparkles

@thestudio is our newest public paint night venue. ‘The studio” is a private function bar room where we will provide snacks and beverages for you as well as live accoustic music and some door prizes for our DEBUT paint night. You can certainly bring your own beverages if you prefer an alcoholic libation. The studio boasts a relaxed atmosphere which allows for a more advanced and intimate teaching. I highly recommend this venue if you are looking to learn more and up your art skills. The photos below will give you an idea of the process you will be experiencing. All tickets must be purchased prior to the event as there are no tickets sales at the door.

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@thestudio paint night
@thestudio paint night event
Sketch your own or use a traceable that I provide, yes we will draw it often as the paint will cover your sketches.
Paint in your moon with different yellow tones to give depth
Begin with blue around the moon
finish filling in background with black
Paint your first tree
Paint your second tree stump
Add your swing
Add your full booty witch
Sign your name on your booty-full mastrepiece

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House of Horrors Mural
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House of Horrors Mural

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Prints of original mural are available for purchase in my art shoppe

If you grew up in Rhode Island in the 70’s and 80’s you know all about the “Rocky Point” house of horrors

I did grow up in this time and I was honored when asked to paint this mural for the “Rocky Point Chowder House” in Warwick, RI back in 2018.

Before creating the 8’ x 4’ mural, I painted a small scale version for reference on canvas. This piece measures 31 1/2 x 12 1/2“. It was only intended to be a guide for me to work with while creating the mural however, I have decided to put it up for sale in my shop as I believe it will make a beautiful addition to anybody’s home that has a sense of nostalgia for Rocky Point park.

Small scale, acrylic painting on canvas is available for purchase in my
art shoppe

Prints of the original mural are for sale as well in my ART SHOPPE

Although Rocky point Park is a thing of the past us Gen-Xers will always have the good times in our hearts.

Thank you so much for taking the time to enjoy my artwork.

Creatively Yours … Erin

June 12 Paint Night is upon us!
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June 12 Paint Night is upon us!

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Tickets are on sale now in the art shoppe for next week’s Paint night at Escada Restaurant and Bar! You will enjoy a FREE DRINK with your ticket in addition to so many dinner specials to choose from.

Our paint team will guide you along as we paint a beautiful summer sunset together. We are looking forward to another great night out with the Escada team.

As always, thank you so much for choosing us to be your creative muse.

April 3, 2024 Escada Drink & Paint Night April 2024 Drink & Paint
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April 2024 Drink & Paint

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Purchase your ticket here to join the Rusty Palette at our Public Paint and Party Night. We are holding this one at Escada Restaurant & Bar in Johnston, RI. from 6pm to 9 pm on April 03, 2024. There will be drink and dinner specials just for our painters so be sure to arrive early to fill your belly before starting your masterpiece!

June Paint Night at Escada Restaurant & Bar

We are painting a clear vase of hydrangea flowers to welcome spring in 2024. The Rusty Palette will provide everything you need to create this beauty of a painting.

The Importance of Play & Learning
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The Importance of Play & Learning

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Hello! I hope you are having a wonderful day.

I’ve completed this piece and am varnishing it now.

It will be on sale Friday, January 26th at Strings Bar & Grill in Johnston, Rhode Island.

 

I really enjoyed building color via transparent layers on this work. It was a new technique I learned in a “happy accident” as Bob Ross would say. I tend to have many happy accidents and that is precisely what you get when you practice daily. If you spend time ‘playing’ with your art supplies you can actually learn new techniques.

I’ve started using my sketchbook more and more as I realize this. It always felt like I wasn’t working when “playing” and coloring in my sketchbook. What I have learned is that it is actually CRUCIAL to my art development. As of late, I’ve been using the daily mantra write ~ paint ~ edit. These three words keep me on track to move my work forward on a daily basis. I believe PLAY needs to be added to my mantra.

As I stated above, when you play with your art supplies in your sketchbook you may be having fun but it is also crucial to learning new techniques.

I wont be able to fit “playing in my sketchbook” daily but I will certainly add it to my weekly task list.

You should as well.

As always, Keep creating!

"Strings" Acrylic Painting by Erin T Whalen Today in the Studio
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Today in the Studio

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January 19th in the studio … this is what’s going on.

I’ve compiled a synopsis of the painting I’m working on.

This piece is in its final stages It will be available at STRINGS BAR & GRILLE  located at George Waterman Ave, Johnston, Rhode Island.

To purchase this piece from the gallery be sure to speak with Steph.

Thank you so much and enjoy the sneak peek at it in the video above..