Have you ever wanted to create your own abstract painting — without the pressure of perfection? Acrylic paint pouring draws in tons of artists — newbies and professionals alike — and now you can try your hand at it too! If you’re looking for a unique, low-pressure way to express your creativity, paint pouring is the way to go. Learn all about the different paint pouring techniques here.

How Paint Pouring Works

Paint pouring relies on the organic mixing of paint to create a painting like no other. And, no two paint pours are ever alike — ever! Paint pouring is a beautiful painting style that combines science and art.

But how does paint pouring work, exactly? Painters pour fluid acrylic paints onto the surface of a canvas. Then, they allow the paint to ebb and flow across the board to create a one-of-a-kind abstract painting. Since the paint does most of the work for you, paint pouring allows for a low-pressure, fun, and calming creative process.

Benefits of Paint Pouring

There are many benefits to painting as a whole — from fine-tuning your motor skills to boosting memory and mood. With paint pouring, however, you can experience all of the pros of putting brush to canvas — and more.

Since you’re not feeling the pressure of creating a finely-tuned, perfectly aligned piece of art, this less-stress painting style can help put you in a relaxing meditative state. Art is supposed to be calming and fun. So, whether you’re experiencing painter’s block or are a beginner looking for a zen experience, acrylic paint pouring is sure to deliver!

Best Paint Pouring Techniques to Try

How many different ways can you mix paint and then pour it onto a canvas? There are dozens of methods, each creating their own brilliant effect when the painting is finished. Here are just a few of our favorite paint pouring techniques.

Puddle Pour

With puddle pouring, each paint color is individually mixed with a pouring medium. Afterward, each color is poured, one after the other, onto the center of a canvas. Once a deep puddle of paint has formed, the painter rotates, twists, and adjusts the canvas until the paint spills over the edges, creating an incredible infinity effect. Needless to say, this painting style can get a bit messy. So be sure to leave your favorite jean jacket at home!

Dirty Pour Flip Cup

An acrylic dirty pour technique requires each paint color to be thinned with a medium, stacked into a cup, and then poured onto the canvas. The design is controlled by how you pour and release the paint from the cup. Once the paint is applied, you can move, twist, and play with the canvas to manipulate your design before it dries.

Dirty pour flip cup is an easy paint pouring technique for beginners, and a really fun one to add your own twist to!

Flip Cup Acrylic Pour

Flip cup pouring is similar to the dirty pour, but instead of slowly spilling the paint, the full cup of paint is pressed to the surface of the canvas and then lifted in one swift, fluid motion. From there, you can play with and tilt the canvas until you reach your desired outcome.

Tree Ring Pour

In a tree ring technique, the paint colors are mixed and combined just like in the flip cup style. However, the final cup is poured out in a circular motion — from center to edge — until the entire canvas is covered. This style has a “tidier” effect, but manipulating the paint before allowing it to spill off the edges is still loads of fun.

String Pull Technique

String pulling usually involves a base layer of paint (or paints) before layering one or more strings across the canvas. There are many different techniques within the string pull method, but the most straightforward approach requires paint to be poured on top of the string.

The final outcome and pattern of a string pulled piece relies on two things; how the string is initially layered on top of the canvas and how it is pulled through the paint. The final results? A dynamic and mesmerizing piece.

Dutch Pour

Dutch acrylic pours rely on air-producing tools like hair dryers or canned air. This style starts very similarly to flip cup acrylic pours, but the final steps yield wild abstractions. With the right tool, you can push and lure the colors around the canvas for a smokey, watery finish.

Join a Paint Pour Event at Painting with a Twist

Ready to try your hand at one of these amazing acrylic pour paint techniques? Book a Paint Pour event at your local Painting with a Twist studio and dive deep into these fun and creative methods.

Autumn is in full swing. The air is cooler, mugs are warmer, and cuddles are at an all-time high! If you’re looking for a little inspiration for getting in the fall spirit, Painting with a Twist hosts tons of events that feature autumn landscape paintings and other fall-themed wall art.

Ready to become autumn inspired? Check out this selection of festive paintings, each one bringing its own version of fall-themed flair!

Fall Moonlight

This whimsical “Fall Moonlight” painting serves as a great introduction to putting landscapes on canvas! You’ll learn how to embrace the shadowy values of light and paint brilliant fall leaves. By the time you lay down your last brushstrokes, you’ll feel like you’ve drifted into this dreamy autumn scenery!

Fall Trees Reflected

If you’re ready for the ultimate fall paint and sip, this fall foliage canvas art is sure to get you there! Learn how to better distinguish between hues and shades with this painting’s vast color collection of festive yellows, bright oranges, vivid reds, subtle greens, and earthy browns.

And if this painting looks a little intimidating, don’t worry! Our talented instructors will walk you through the process step-by-step, and you’ll return home with the perfect piece of fall wall art.

A Pumpkin Pick-Up

This adorable autumn scenery painting features a red pick-up truck overflowing with beautifully detailed pumpkins and a cheery greeting that’s suitable for the season. Place it in your entrance way or on your fully-decorated mantel for the ultimate fall wall decor.

Fall Glimmer

“Fall Glimmer” is an iridescent painting that gently portrays feelings of peace, tranquility, and hope. With shimmery autumn leaves that encompass the evening moon and a serene path leading towards the night sky, this canvas wall art is sure to get you in the autumn spirit.

Pumpkins and Cotton on Blue

“Pumpkins and Cotton on Blue” is a slight departure from the typical autumn leaf paint color palette. Instead, this piece displays cool and calming blue tones with a pop of red-orange — perfect for light, minimalist home decor. If you’re in favor of painting the night away, this option is great for catch-up time with close friends or a couple’s night out!

Welcome the Fall Season at Painting with a Twist!

Is this seasonal shift inspiring you to switch up your interior decor? Embrace your inner fall decorista by learning how to paint a fall scene at an autumn-themed painting event near you. With our Twist at Home Paint Kits, private party options, and group painting events, creating your own fall foliage work of fun art is just a click away.

The new My Little Pony movie was released on Netflix September 24th! And if your best girl has fully tapped into the revived nostalgia of your childhood, it’s time to help her embrace it. Whether you’re throwing her a birthday party or joining us for a Mommy and Me event, there are tons of benefits to painting as a family.

Spend Quality Time as a Family

Watching My Little Pony together with your kiddo is an excellent starting point. But painting your favorite characters together brings a more interactive aspect to your My Little Pony experience. Kids nowadays spend an average of four to six hours watching or using screens. Mother-daughter paint nights are a great excuse to unplug and get away from these distractions to better connect with your child.

Promote Creativity and Learning

Aside from being a great bonding activity for the whole family, kids’ paint nights can help your little ones boost their creative skills and foster higher-level thinking. The step-by-step instruction provided in Painting With a Twist’s painting classes engages all five senses, providing a structured way for kids to make decisions, experiment, and explore their imaginations.

Should their pony be pink or blue? What happens if they use two brushes instead of one? Arts and crafts can help kids grasp abstract concepts and introduce them to logical thinking, which they can use in all areas of life.

Improve Coordination

Painting is not only a wonderful way to cultivate critical thinking skills, but it can also help young children develop better hand-eye coordination. Drawing, coloring, and painting require kids to use their left and right hands at the same time. This helps develop bilateral coordination, or the ability to use both sides of the brain for alternating movements at the same time. Dabbing multiple colors of paint on canvas is an excellent way to activate different areas of the brain to enhance this type of coordination.

Hone Fine Motor Skills

In addition to improving coordination, painting can help your kid improve their writing skills. By learning to grasp a paintbrush and fine-tune their paint strokes, your child will also develop the fine motor skills needed to grasp a pencil or pen. After your mother-daughter paint night, your little one’s handwriting is likely to improve, along with their fun art sensibilities.

Paint “My Little Pony” at Painting with a Twist

There are so many benefits to bonding with your kiddo through arts and crafts! And what better way to do that than by going retro and sharing the revived My Little Pony experience you enjoyed as a child? Find your nearest Painting with a Twist studio, and book a My Little Pony painting experience from now through October 31st!

Is your inner creativity in need of a little spark? Then it’s time to join your fellow Twisters at your local Painting with a Twist studio for a fun and inspiring paint and sip event! Whether you’ve never touched a brush in your life or you consider yourself an experienced artist, these paintings are sure to help you channel your inner Twister and leave you feeling creative and inspired!

A New Day

No matter what life throws at you, there’s always the guarantee that tomorrow is a new day. A new day means a fresh start, a new beginning, and new opportunities — and that’s exactly the kind of vibes you’ll get when painting A New Day!

With soft blues, oranges, and reds, this inspiring painting helps invoke feelings of peace, tranquility, and hope. The scenic mountain landscape provides plenty of opportunities to be unique. After all, there’s practically no wrong way to paint a mountain!

A New Day leaves plenty of room for your own creative choices. Give your painting more sunlight, fewer clouds, taller mountains, more stars, or even some calmer water. This landscape painting’s soft hues make it a great focal point in any room in your house.

Moonshine

Are you inspired by the night sky? Bottle up the moon and stars and bring them home with you with our Moonshine painting! With darker blues, deep greens, and bright whites and yellows, Moonshine is a perfectly inspiring painting for any stargazer or moon lover.

The large canvas and simple design afford you plenty of room to get creative. Add more twinkles, brighten up the greenery, paint the moon twice as big, or add as many stars as it takes to leave you with that inspired feeling!

Hang your Moonshine painting somewhere with lots of natural light to help get the most from the deep, rich blues and greens. A bedroom or bathroom is the perfect place to admire your homage to the beautiful night sky!

To the Moon and Back

Are you looking for more whimsy in your night sky-themed painting? Unleash your inner Twister with the oh-so-adorable To the Moon and Back painting. This painting features the more traditional 16×20 canvas and offers lots of opportunity for your own creative touches.

Beautiful white stars and a soft blue-gray moon pop out at you from a deep, black background, and the words are your chance to add your personal handwritten touch to your painting.

If the notion of putting brush to canvas scares you, To the Moon and Back is the painting for you. There’s no need to fear mess-ups and accidents. First, there are never any accidents in fun art! Second, even if you do find yourself wishing for an undo button, the black background provides a very forgiving foundation to work with. Don’t like one of the stars you painted? Go back over it with more black! Does the space between letters seem off? Cover them up and try again!

With its playful tones and heartwarming message, To the Moon and Back is sure to leave you feeling inspired — no matter if you plan on hanging your painting in your home or giving it to your significant other!

Dream Castle

Are you a wishful thinker? Do you often find yourself daydreaming about your own fairytale story? Use your paintbrush to capture those inspirational feelings in this Dream Castle painting. Bright, starry yellows sit on top of deep hues of blue and black, making this painting come to life and fill your imagination with magic and inspiration!

Dream Castle is your chance to let loose and have some fun with your inspirational painting. Make your shooting stars bigger, your castle brighter, the water bluer, or fill the sky with endless amounts of stars.

With the dot painting technique, it’s easy to make your castle as grand or as simple as you’d like. And with your choice of a traditional canvas or a wood board, you can make this painting uniquely yours down to the last dotted brush stroke. Hang your Dream Castle painting anywhere in your home where you could use a little more inspiration — be it your home office, the kitchen, or your family room.

Ready to Get Inspired? Join a Paint & Sip Event Near You!

Is your inner Twister longing to let loose a little creativity? Check out these and other inspiring painting events at your local Painting with a Twist studio! From twinkly castles and star-filled galaxies to beautiful landscapes, you can find an in-studio or virtual Twist at Home paint and sip event that’s sure to appeal to your creative side and leave you feeling inspired!

Fall is an amazing time of year and nothing is more iconic to fall than the pumpkin! The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word, “pepon”, meaning “large melon” but the pumpkin itself is believed to have originated in North America thousands of years ago.

While a huge food staple, pumpkins also became an element of décor with the introduction of the Jack-o-Lantern. Based on an Irish myth about Stingy Jack and the Devil, Irish immigrants opted to use pumpkins in the place of turnips to represent Jack’s most famous lantern.

Beyond the Jack-o-Lantern, the pumpkin has become a core design element around the house to usher in the autumn season. At Painting with a Twist, we honor the tradition with a variety of pumpkin art projects!

We are offering many types of pumpkin art classes. Whether paintings on canvas or wooden cutout door hangers, we have something to add spice to your fall decor!

Don’t stop at canvas and door hangers…

Only during the month of October, you can paint pumpkins! Choose from six different styles.  Our artists will guide you through the process so you will have a unique pumpkin to take home with you!

Find a studio where you can celebrate pumpkin season.

Summertime is one of the most highly anticipated seasons of the year. From going to the pool or beach to spending time with friends, there are so many things that we look forward to doing when school is out and the days are long. Painting with a Twist wants to help you find the perfect way to spend time with your friends and family this summer.

So join us, relax, laugh and have something to show for it at the end of your painting class!

Summer Bonding Time at a Paint Party

Technology is fantastic, and most of us couldn’t go a day without our phone or device.

Put down the phone and go to a painting class to spend time together laughing and having fun. For friends, couples or families, painting is a great bonding activity.

Here are some suggestions on how you can to celebrate summer with your favorite people.

• Need a night out? Plan a Girls Night. Whether a group of teachers celebrating the end of the school year and the beginning of summer or gal pals looking for a fun night out, a painting class has it all. Enjoy a favorite beverage and each other’s company while you paint something to decorate the classroom for the next school year or something to hang in your home this summer.
• Date night is a great way to do something different with your significant other or someone new. It will give you a chance to see a different side of the person while showing something a bit different about yourself. Better than dinner and a movie, because at the end of the night you will have gotten a chance to really interact and have something to take home to remember the evening.

It’s About the Time, Not the Art

We provide you with everything you need. Unwind with your favorite beverage, a canvas, and paintbrush as you enjoy time with friends. Find a studio where you can let go and paint your summer fun.

Let’s be honest.  Dads get a little less attention on their special day than mothers (rightfully so).  Father’s Day is probably just a little more significant than Grandparents Day on the, “Most amazing holidays” scale. So, we want to pay a little homage to the fathers out there who may be feeling a bit neglected on their special day of the year.

A Father’s Day gift is hopefully not that impulse buy as you are standing in the checkout line at your local box store. Put a little bit of thought into your gift! Painting with a Twist makes it easy (and fun) for you with 2 options.

Paint with your Dad or paint for your Dad.

Reasons to Paint for Dad

Dads love getting sentimental gifts from their kids so painting FOR dad is a great option.  Painting with a Twist has a plethora of painting choices for you to choose from.  This means you can find something your dad would enjoy hanging on his wall.

Whether a seasoned painter or beginner, Painting with a Twist classes are suited to any experience level.  We supply everything from brush to canvas and even a resident artist to help guide your creativity. Check the calendar for a location near you to find the painting he’d love the most.

Reasons to Paint with Dad

Most dads love to spend time doing something with their kids.  Something that bonds and creates memories.  Painting is that exact experience and you get to take a memento (a brilliant piece of art!) home with you that will always bring back that memory when you look it.

Whether you’re planning a day with dad that includes lunch, and perhaps drinking his favorite beverage or a mom planning an activity for your husband and kids, painting is a great idea! Whatever your father likes to do, we have options to suit the choosiest of dads.

If you are looking for some great bonding time and building amazing memories dad will remember for years to come, then paint WITH dad.

Find a studio near you and schedule some time with dad for his special day.

Do something different for Valentine’s Day this year and try out a date night with a twist! Painting with a Twist studios nationwide are gearing up for the biggest date night of the year by adding couple’s paintings to their already amazing calendars. A couples’ painting combines two separate masterpieces  into one larger piece of art!  Head to a studio for an unforgettable night filled with flirty games and colorful artwork. Upon arrival, you and your date will check in at the front desk and an artist will show you where your seats are. No worries, there isn’t a rush! You’ll have time to pour a glass of wine and take in the studio as the walls are usually covered in artwork. Challenge your loved one to see who can paint the best painting – winner gets a kiss! At Painting with a Twist, it’s date night done right.

Wet Kiss Set

Painters can find the event “Wet Kiss Set” by clicking here. 

Love Trees At Night Set

Painters can find the event “Love Trees at Night Set” by clicking here.

Love Ripples Set

Painters can find the event “Love Ripples Set” by clicking here.

Love Potion Set

Painters can find the event “Love Potion Set” by clicking here. 

Lovely Lake Sunset Set

Painters can find the event “Lovely Lake Sunset Set” by clicking here.

2018 is full of creative possibilities so we’ve paired up every zodiac sign with a beautiful painting from our art library.

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

It’s 2018 and you are ready to get up and go, go, go, Aries! Your energetic and enthusiastic mindset will love this hot-hued painting. Grab a paintbrush and get ready for these colors to invigorate your mind and soul. Painting “Pure Shores” will transport you to a vibrant bubblegum paradise. 

Taurus (Apr 21 – May 21)

We love our classic Taurus – you’re the likeable and loving best friend we all hold dear.  2018 will be filled with genuine happiness. Taurus is so warm-hearted and loving, that we had to pair you with a Painting with a Twist classic, “Happy Hydrangeas.”

Gemini (May 22 – June 21)

Everyone knows you are a social butterfly. You’re dynamic and lively to be around. “Paint your Pet” is the most versatile class we offer. It’s perfect for the Gemini’s good-natured flexibility.

Cancer (June 22 – July 22)

Oh, deep feeling and intuitive, Cancer – You are a moon goddess at heart. Just like the that big beautiful ball of light in the night sky, you protect and look over the ones you love. “Moon River” is a painting of a full spirit like you, shining and bright.

Leo (July 23 – Aug 21)

Your courageous heart is prepared to be extra fierce in 2018. The “Rose of Love” painting symbolizes the fragility of human connection. A Leo’s kindness and emotional wisdom draw out the rose petals to reveal a bountiful blossom.

Virgo (Aug 22 – Sep 23)

A Virgo’s job is never done, as you probably know already. It won’t be any different in 2018 where you’ll thrive by solving your problems with creativity and diligence.  Stand tall and steadfast, like the painting “Sunflower on Sunset.” 

Libra (Sep 24 – Oct 23)

Another year, another adventure for Libra! If you haven’t tried a paint and sip class before, January is the month to do it. You believe life begins at the end of your comfort zone so extend your creative horizon by painting “Breaking Free.”

Scorpio (Oct 24 – Nov 22)

Nothing sums up the fiery, passionate Scorpio as much as “Wicket Sunset.” Your intensity is a powerful calm over those you love. 2018 is going to be an exciting whirlwind of stirring up chaos then sizzling into a slow burn. Melt into the “Wicked Sunset” with a glass of wine and a paintbrush.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 – Dec 22)

Sprightly Sags, you are a beauty to behold. Your optimistic and forthright attitude are as refreshing as a brisk stroll which is why the perfect painting for you is “Morning Walk.” Cloak your days in color and your 2018 will be as bright as your outlook!

Capricorn (Dec 23 – Jan 20)

You are a queen, Capricorn and your crown is well-deserved. No one is as disciplined or ambitious as you when it comes to attaining your goals. Pick up a paintbrush and release that creative energy on canvas with “Powerful in your Pumps.”

Aquarius (Jan 21 – Feb 19)

Eccentric Aquarius is in for a good 2018. Your independence will lift you up and make you prosperous this year. Luckily for your loved ones, your friendly spirit will help them thrive too. “Paisley Elephant” is the perfect painting that symbolizes the originality and strength of the Aquarius.

Pisces (Feb 20 – Mar 20)

Last, but never least, sweet Pisces. You are the most compassionate and sensitive of all the zodiac signs. Painting “Ethereal Evening” will bring about deep feelings of quiet and reflection. It is a beautifully fragile landscape of a tree cloaked in delicate flowers, overlooking a serene and distant valley.

We have over 11,000 pieces of custom artwork in our art library. It’s only natural that we would have a variety of holiday artwork to delight anyone. Modern, fun, rustic, customizable, kid-friendly… you name it and we’ve got it. Here we break down some of our favorite and most popular Christmas paintings.

Christmas Hydrangeas

Christmas Hydrangeas is a piece of holiday artwork that came to us from the Painting with a Twist studio located in Charlotte, NC. As a spin on the classic and most popular painting called “Happy Hydrangeas,” we love this one! White hydrangeas are complemented by a few twigs of holly berries in each jar. It couldn’t be cuter. If you are interested in painting “Christmas Hydrangeas” then please click here.

 Slay Bells

This holiday artwork inspires a fierceness in our hearts. An artist from Painting with a Twist in Round Rock – Austin, TX was feeling some kind of way when they submitted this to our art library.  Upon seeing it, you may already be humming a certain Beyonce song in your head. Throw on a fabulous pair of shoes, grab the girls, and pour a glass of wine at your local studio for a festive night out. If you are interested in painting “Slay Bells” then please click here.

 Rustic Reindeer Set

This season’s holiday date night wouldn’t be complete without a farmhouse chic painting to go with it. This gorgeous piece of holiday artwork was submitted by Painting with a Twist in San Antonio – The Forum, TX.  “Rustic Reindeer Set” makes the perfect date night painting.  Hang it as a single painting or combine the two paintings for the beginnings of a gallery wall! If you are interested in painting “Rustic Reindeer Set” then please click here.

 Fancy Monogrammed Ornament

Cute, quirky, and customizable! This cute ornament’s playful look is sure to put anyone in the Christmas spirit. The painting is brought to you by Painting with a Twist in North Little Rock, AR. Our artists will take you step by step through the swirly letters of your initials to make sure your painting is adorable and ready to hang! If you’re interested in painting “Fancy Monogrammed Ornament” then please click here.

 You Melt Me

Painting with a Twist in Knoxville- Farragut, TN was spot on with the title of this holiday artwork. Our hearts really do melt at the sight of these two snowmen romantically basking in the snowy moon rays. The pink scarf and headphones are the cherry on top that makes this painting a holiday favorite. If you’re interested in painting “You Melt Me” then please click here.

We as people obsessed with the Moon and the night sky. Why wouldn’t we be though? It’s our own personal satellite. The Moon is gorgeous in every shape – whether a big glowing ball in the night sky or a silver crescent of delicate, shining light. We delight in the moon’s reflection across a lake or the ocean… Or use the Moon’s glow to cloak our nighttime adventures when the city lights hide in the far distance. We cuddle up underneath it with a glass of wine and our loved ones, letting our hands float above our heads so our fingers can trace  constellations in the sky. The Moon lies affectionately in the background for most of our memories. All of these reasons explain why Moon paintings are so popular in the Painting with a Twist studios. As a result, we can’t get enough Moon paintings, can you? 

“Aspen Moon”

This is a new addition of Moon art to our library. It was inspired by two other paintings in the art library called “Graffiti Aspens” and “Copper Moonrise.” There’s something about those flicks of metallic copper against that warm blue that really make this painting magical. It was painted by an artist at Painting with a Twist Colorado Springs, CO – Downtown. Customers interested in “Aspen Moon”can find the event here.

“Magical Flight”

Well, this inspires some dreamy feelings, doesn’t it? This new Moon painting is fresh from Painting with a Twist Lafayette, IN. It stirs the imagination to take flight amidst fluffy clouds, dipping and swirling into their frothy tops before coming face to face with a brilliant and beautiful full moon. Join the adventure and paint the moon. Find this event by clicking here.

“Wicked Moonlight”

Talk about a crowd favorite amongst Painting with a Twist paintings. We love that pop of color against the striking moonlight. Imagine this, hanging proudly in your home. Did you know you can customize it by choosing any color you want to paint? “Wicked Moonlight” was inspired by another Moon painting called “Blue Moon” and came to us from Painting with a Twist Knoxville, TN –  Farragut. Find this event by clicking here.

“Twilight Wishes”

This painting is a curly, whirly take on “Wicked Moonlight.” Both of these would be sensational additions to any household – and just in time for Halloween. This Moon painting was created at Painting with a Twist North Little Rock, Arkansas. The artist was inspired by the twisted branches of a weeping willow tree.  Unwind with a glass of merlot and a paintbrush. Customers can find “Twilight Wishes” by clicking here. 

“To the Moon and Back”

Here is one of the sweetest Moon paintings and absolutely perfect for baby. It’s a prime example of saving the best for last.  First of all, there’s really nothing more sentimental than painting a precious painting for your little one. This painting is from Painting with a Twist Charlotte, NC. Most noteworthy, the artist who painted this says she did so for the most important reason a person can have to paint anything at all: She loves the moon. Find “To the Moon and Back” by clicking here.

We as people obsessed with the Moon and the night sky. Why wouldn’t we be though? It’s our own personal satellite. The Moon is gorgeous in every shape – whether a big glowing ball in the night sky or a silver crescent of delicate, shining light. We delight in the moon’s reflection across a lake or the ocean… Or use the Moon’s glow to cloak our nighttime adventures when the city lights hide in the far distance. We cuddle up underneath it with a glass of wine and our loved ones, letting our hands float above our heads so our fingers can trace  constellations in the sky. The Moon lies affectionately in the background for most of our memories. All of these reasons explain why Moon paintings are so popular in the Painting with a Twist studios. As a result, we can’t get enough Moon paintings, can you? 

“Aspen Moon”

This is a new addition of Moon art to our library. It was inspired by two other paintings in the art library called “Graffiti Aspens” and “Copper Moonrise.” There’s something about those flicks of metallic copper against that warm blue that really make this painting magical. It was painted by an artist at Painting with a Twist Colorado Springs, CO – Downtown. Customers interested in “Aspen Moon”can find the event here.

“Magical Flight”

Well, this inspires some dreamy feelings, doesn’t it? This new Moon painting is fresh from Painting with a Twist Lafayette, IN. It stirs the imagination to take flight amidst fluffy clouds, dipping and swirling into their frothy tops before coming face to face with a brilliant and beautiful full moon. Join the adventure and paint the moon. Find this event by clicking here.

“Wicked Moonlight”

Talk about a crowd favorite amongst Painting with a Twist paintings. We love that pop of color against the striking moonlight. Imagine this, hanging proudly in your home. Did you know you can customize it by choosing any color you want to paint? “Wicked Moonlight” was inspired by another Moon painting called “Blue Moon” and came to us from Painting with a Twist Knoxville, TN –  Farragut. Find this event by clicking here.

“Twilight Wishes”

This painting is a curly, whirly take on “Wicked Moonlight.” Both of these would be sensational additions to any household – and just in time for Halloween. This Moon painting was created at Painting with a Twist North Little Rock, Arkansas. The artist was inspired by the twisted branches of a weeping willow tree.  Unwind with a glass of merlot and a paintbrush. Customers can find “Twilight Wishes” by clicking here. 

“To the Moon and Back”

Here is one of the sweetest Moon paintings and absolutely perfect for baby. It’s a prime example of saving the best for last.  First of all, there’s really nothing more sentimental than painting a precious painting for your little one. This painting is from Painting with a Twist Charlotte, NC. Most noteworthy, the artist who painted this says she did so for the most important reason a person can have to paint anything at all: She loves the moon. Find “To the Moon and Back” by clicking here.

Well, Summer has officially come to a close. As always we’re sad to see the season go, but this was a big year for summer sunset artwork so at least we can still revel in the sunsets it offered! 

As Mattie Stepanek said, “Sunset is my favorite color, the rainbow is second.”

The dramatic sights have certainly been reflected in the artwork submissions from our Painting with a Twist artists nationwide. Sunsets in summer are so fleeting and so gorgeous that they demand each one be the most beautiful thing in the world, that is, of course until the next one comes along.

Here are some of our favorite sunset paintings from the Painting with a Twist art library.

“L.A. Sunset”

Remarkable, right? We are California dreamin’ right when we lookover this painting. It is brought to you from Painting with a Twist – Mandeville, LA but was inspired by a beautiful photograph taken in Sun Valley, CA. If you’d like to paint this stunner, here’s where to find a studio near you. 

“Lovely Lake Sunset”

This one is so sweet, so sentimental, and so striking. The colors grab you and draw you in from the start. It was painted by an artist in Painting with a Twist – Fort Collins, CO. This is the perfect painting for a date night! Here are a few studios where this charming painting is available this week. 

“Detroit Wine Down”

Now here’s a sight we can all relate with. Stressed nerves unfrazzle just by seeing it. It’s the end of the day, shoes off, feet propped up, wine poured, and the only thing left is to let your stress drift away while you stare off into the sunset. This beauty was painted by Painting with a Twist – Ferndale, MI and inspired by a similar painting we have called “Montana Sunset.” Here’s a list of studios offering this painting this week.

“Mermaid Sunset”

The inspiration listed for this whimsical piece of art was, “Mermaids are the bomb!” and you know what? I couldn’t agree more. Granted, our undying wish as children was to be transformed into a mermaid, the adult-us will settle with this fabulous painting hailing from Painting with a Twist – Lafayette, IN. As one of our most popular paintings, there are a ton of studios offering this gorgeous painting in their studio. 

“Smoky Mountains in Fall”

You can almost feel the crisp air in this one. The night draws near, and then sun nestles against the blue mountain crests, breaking the sky into a song of bright colors and giving the autumn foliage a run for its money. Painting with a Twist – Sevierville, TN inspired this painting so that we may all be so lucky to take in a Smoky Mountain Sunset. Make this painting an addition to your fall home decor today! 

“Teal Skies over HB pier”

California at its finest we might say. This sunset is straight from a storybook with that Tiffany blue and flamingo pink. There are multiple paintings of this pier in our art library but this one seems the most whimsical. This magical painting came to us from Painting with a Twist – Huntington Beach, CA. Create your own tonight at one of these participating studios.

Do you have a favorite summer sunset memory? We’d love to hear them in the comment section below.