Art In Action: Art On The Road — Tap Into Your Artistic Side
Darla McCammon prepares to paint Bob Ross-style at a workshop at Taproots Brewhouse in Pierceton. Photos provided.
By Darla McCammon
and DeeAnna Muraski
Guest Columnists
The Bob Ross easel.
WARSAW — Art on the Road goes local this week. We are hoping to showcase a lot of interesting art offerings close by as well as some to put on the “to go” or bucket list.
We have written a couple of different articles on Indiana world famous artist: Bob Ross. His breakthrough, innovative TV painting show made art look accessible and peaceful, which was appealing to a large demographic. His technique, by design, was made to be replicated. Ross’ unexpected death could have curtailed his legacy; however, his generosity with his skill and talent left a clear path for future talent.
Darla McCammon and DeeAnna Muraski
Yearly, many attend and become certified as “Bob Ross” instructors. They diligently learn how to infuse their paintings with “happy clouds” and make the painting their own based on their preferences. Thankfully, we have one of those instructors close by sharing their talents at the “world famous” Taproots Brewhouse in Pierceton. I surprised my mom, Darla, and gave her a session with Laura Wildwoods, which we attended together. We had a wonderful time painting and loved how organized our individual displays were to use. The instructor did a great job of providing elemental instruction to very beginning painters and leaving masters like Darla alone to create. We loved being able to eat a meal while painting and the glamour of having cocktails while painting seemed decadent.
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- Paints and brushes are organized.
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- Participants learn to drag the paint.
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- A little something to eat while painting.
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- Artists at work.
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- Paintings are close to finished.
To Go
Taproot Brewhouse, 130 N. First St., Pierceton. Classes fill up very fast, so get on the list as soon as the class posts. They also offer acrylic classes, string art and a variety of other art-themed events. The proprietor, Kim Cole, is an exceptional (humble) artist with many awards to her credit. We are very glad she supports the arts.
Minnetrista Museum and Gardens, 1200 N. Minnetrista Parkway, Muncie, IN 47303; (765) 282-4848 or [email protected]. Get certified in Bob Ross, take a class, and/or visit the Bob Ross Museum.
CRI Classes, “Certified Ross Instructor” classes are worldwide and online. Bob Ross Inc., P.O. Box 946, Sterling VA 20167 or https://experience.bobross.com/cri-classes.
Darla McCammon is an artist, columnist and author. DeeAnna Muraski is executive director of Operation Read USA Inc. Send an email to the mother/daughter team at [email protected].
