DATE NIGHT FUN â—½ MARRIAGE
I’m not an art aficionado by any means. I wasn’t brought up cultured and submersed in art. And even as an adult, I don’t own any fine art that hangs in my house. However, I’ve learned to love art of different kinds, and art is often part of our time together on dates! Maybe you’re a lover of art, know all the ins and outs, and have some work of true artists in your home…which is awesome. Or maybe you’re like us and just love to wander about and observe and even create…from time to time.
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Art museums – There a rather large one on the university campus where I live and it’s a fun place to visit. In fact, one can picnic there on the grounds. There’s a gift shop, and unique exhibits. And some outdoor views that are spectacular of our downtown! And the best part about art museums is that they change their main exhibits often. So find a museum and go!
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Art walks – Chalk art is one of the festivals we have near us, and people make fantastic creations from chalk on the concrete. There’s also a beautiful setting near water in our town where there’s a walk through sculptures – large ones – ones that make you look up and feel so small! They too have picnic areas, and sometimes even food trucks nearby. Look in your area and find one! I bet there’s one not far away…or a trail where you can look at the art of creation…
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Art on the lawn – There’s an old house in our downtown called the Neil Cochran House and every once in a while, they have art on the lawn. Local artists come and set up their creations of all kinds, and there’s lemonade and ice cream for sale. It’s a lovely way to spend an afternoon and support your local artists! Google your area and see if there are any shows near you.
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Art in your hand – Maybe there’s something you’ve wanted to create in your yard with landscaping or pots of flowers. Or perhaps you both enjoy sketching with pencil and paper. Have you ever colored in the adult coloring books with markers? That’s not my thing, but I know some that love it. Another kind of art might be just redecorating a space at home…together!
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Art in the Word – I’ve mentioned these Alabaster bibles before, but they’re beautifully curated with art that goes with the word of God…from the Psalms…to the Gospels. We have one lying on our bedside table. But what if you took the same scripture and both painted what you saw as you read…and then shared it with each other? Enjoy some cookies and lemonade while you do!
March is the time when some places start to thaw and little sprigs of green start to emerge. It reminds us that there’s life among the dead branches waiting to spring forth. Look for an art escape with each other and do this often. And this month is a good time to start!