Hello
Introducing… Scent-Based Painting™
—the world’s first olfactory art experience!
How It Works:
Sniff your selected "Eau de Palette" (flavors: Moody Lavender, Turpentine Twist, or Acrylic Bacon).
Let the aroma inspire your brushstrokes as you create masterpieces guided by nasal intuition.
Blindfold optional (but highly recommended for true sensory surrender).
Featuring
Selected wine pairings for colorful scent inspiration
Cabernet - Earthy Ochre Merlot - Sultry Burgundy Moscato - Cotton Candy Sky White Zinfadel - Salted Salmon Pink Chardonnay - Crispy Fall Leaves
.jpeg)
Learn the Science
Abstract: "Olfactory Artistry: The Neuroaesthetic Benefits of Scent-Based Painting (SBP) in Adult Populations"
Authors: Dr. Rosé Palette, Prof. Vincent van Sniff, and the Picasso & Wine Institute of Questionable Science
Published: Journal of Imaginary Sciences, Vol. 4, No. 1 (2024)
Background
While traditional painting relies on visual stimuli, emerging research suggests the olfactory system is the untapped frontier of artistic expression. This study explores Scent-Based Painting (SBP), a groundbreaking technique where participants create art guided solely by aromatic cues (and 1-3 glasses of wine).
Methods
-
Participants: 30 "volunteers" (recruited from a local trivia night)
-
Stimuli: 3 custom "Eau de Palette" scents:
-
Turpentine Twist (for "bold" artists)
-
Moody Lavender (for "impressionist" tendencies)
-
Acrylic Bacon (for "avant-garde realists")
-
-
Control Group: Artists using only their eyes (deemed "boring" by researchers)
Results
-
300% increase in "joyful expletives" during SBP sessions vs. traditional painting.
-
82% of participants reported their art "smelled like success" (literally).
-
Wine consumption correlated with higher scent-detection accuracy (p-value: 0.00...probably).
Discussion
Our findings prove that the nose is the next great art tool, surpassing brushes for "emotional resonance" and "confusing critics." Limitations include mild dizziness and the urge to lick canvases.
Conclusion
SBP is the future of art—pending FDA approval of sniffable paints.
"Van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’ was originally painted by sniffing absinthe—we’ve just modernized the technique." – Dr. Éclaire L’Artiste, Sorbonne Institute of Questionable Science
"Humans can distinguish 1 trillion smells but only 10 million colors—so why limit yourself to visual art?" – Prof. Aroma B. Pseudonym
"Paint fumes enhance wine tasting notes—our double-blind study found Merlot tastes 40% fruitier after sniffing cadmium red."
APRIL FOOLS! 👃🎨
While we do believe art should engage all senses, this was just a prank!
(But our real painting classes are just as fun—minus the nasal abuse.)
​
Use code: APRILFOOLS for 20% off your next class 🥳
Happy April FOOLS!!
Use Code APRILFOOLS for 20% off real classes