by Jackie Schon | May 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
If your mom enjoys painting, here are some Mother’s Day gift ideas that would be perfect for her: High-Quality Paint Brushes: Invest in a set of high-quality paint brushes. Look for brushes with different sizes and shapes that are suitable for various painting...
by Jackie Schon | Jun 1, 2022 | Painting Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
The Fundamentals of Color Having a basic knowledge of the color wheel, knowing how colors mix, and function together is incredibly important for painting. Color theory can seem complicated, but we are going to break down the basics below. Follow along with the blog to...
by Jackie Schon | Mar 6, 2022 | Painting Tips and Tricks, Uncategorized
St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner, and what would any St. Patrick’s Day painting be with out a shamrock?? Well these heart leafed little plants are so fun to make, and we can’t wait to show you how! Click HERE to watch the FREE video tutorial....
by dev0 | Apr 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
The trees are blooming, daffodils are poking through the ground, and that can only mean one thing… Spring is around the corner! Spring in Boston is a magical season. We wait with great anticipation for nice weather to come. And as soon as it hits 50 degrees,...
by dev0 | Oct 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Research shows that learning to paint at a young age fosters creativity, self-esteem, and a number of developmental benefits for your little artist. This fall, The Paint Bar has been offering After-School programs for kids in Grades K-5, as well as Baby Brushes...
by dev0 | Sep 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our pets inspire us in many ways — and many famous artists have been particularly inspired. In the 1930’s, for instance, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo painted pets into her famous self- portraits. Here she is with a pet spider monkey named Fulang-Chang. In...
by dev0 | Aug 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
Congrats to Needham native Aly Raisman and the enire US Women’s Gynastic Team on winning team gold in Rio! It’s obviously a huge win for our athletes. But did you know the Olympic games also showcase talented artists? This year, rather than choosing one design to be...
by dev0 | Jul 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s Bachelorette season and we have reason to be pretty excited here at The Paint Bar — Our own Jackie is getting married this Fall! As the wedding approaches, we’ll be sure to share the details. For now, we’re talking Bachelorette party! Jackie has decided to make a...
by dev0 | Jul 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Hooray! It’s SUMMER VACATION! Finally, kids get the chance to spend time doing what they truly enjoy. Whether it’s swimming, running, or tennis, it’s the perfect chance for kids to foster their talents and hobbies. If your kids love art, sign them up for our popular...
by dev0 | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Of all the holidays to live in Boston, this is certainly the one! Our independence from Britain began here 240 years ago. In fact, Massachusetts was the first state to officially declare the 4th of July a holiday, in 1781. Boston has a great deal to offer this weekend...
