Paint & Wine Parties: Creativity without pressure.

A canvas, a glass, and no expectations. These gatherings invite everyone to create freely, laugh loudly, and enjoy the process as much as the result. Art here is about ease, connection, and the pleasure of making something together.

Event photos below from June 2018 at St. Elizabeth of Hungary School Fundraiser by Ceres Black

Event photos below from September  2015 at the LA County Fair by Kynnedy Carrasco, Gennevi Garcia, Ceres Black and E. Dominic Black

Tools of the trade.

Three Matisse re-creations in acrylic by the instructor.

Mr. Black explains the step by step process for the day's painting.

Award-winning wine selections by Tina and Mary Ellen of the Sheraton Fairplex.

First appetizer: cucumber cup with fresh tomato feta salad.

Explaining the "carefree" style of Matisse.

Selecting acrylic colors.

Caprese skewer with balsamic reduction.

Caprese sans fromage with balsamic reduction on toast.

Class is in session.

Pfaffenheim 2013 "Pfaff" Pinot Gris.

Working in the CTEC/RFA classroom, surrounded by high school student work.

Brie cheese with fig spread.

Making greens.

Herbed cream cheese on a toast point.

Adding visual interest with light green "bear grass."

One-stroke round leaves and foliage.

Explaining color mixing.

Gaye and Linda working on their floral arrangements in the "Matisse style."

Shrimp cake lollipops with sweet chili lime sauce.

Done with greens and fruit.

Laying in the flowers.

Shrimp skewers with herbed mushroom caps and garlic.

Busy studio filled with happy artists.

Fruits and flowers.

Blue cheese walnut balls rolled in chives.

One of the vintages for the afternoon.

Fair visitors try to get a glimpse of the action.

Mr. Black explains the use of the color black for outlines.

An excellent finished painting.

The finishing touches.

A bright and vibrant finished painting.

A sunflower motif.

Bold use of line.

A proud grandparent and grandson with a finished painting!

Teacher examples and finished student pieces.

Art and Instruction by:  E.  Dominic Black

Menu
Cucumber cup with fresh tomato feta salad
Caprese skewer with balsamic reduction 
Brie cheese with housemade fig spread
Herbed cream cheese on a toast point

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