"Winter Cardinal" Instructed Paint

“Winter Cardinal” — Trade the Thanksgiving Rush for a Quiet Night of Color

Thanksgiving is over, the leftovers are packed away, and Black Friday has had enough of your attention. Friday night is a good time to slow things down.

Winter Cardinal pairs a brilliant red cardinal with cool, layered blues, snowy branches, and softly falling flakes. The contrast between the vivid bird and wintery background makes this painting feel dramatic without making the painting process overly complicated.

Painters will experiment with layering different shades of blue, using loose brushstrokes to build background texture, and adding highlights that give the cardinal shape and dimension. Snowy branches and scattered flakes finish the scene with plenty of room for individual touches.

Never picked up a paintbrush? That’s perfectly fine. The painting is broken into approachable steps, with one-on-one assistance available whenever needed. Change the snowfall, adjust the background colors, or add a few personal details to make the scene your own.

Choose your canvas:

9x12 — $25

11x14 — $30

16x20 — $40

All painting supplies included

Step-by-step instruction with one-on-one assistance available

BYOB for guests 21+ (ID required). Non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Ages 13+ welcome.

Cat allergy note: Create N Sip is home to studio cats.

Give yourself permission to do something relaxing after the holiday rush. Your only difficult decision for the evening should be which shade of blue goes next.