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Large Class of Painters

Posted in Art Class, tagged on October 11, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Full ClassWe had a large group of painters last night for art class.  And everyone is working on something different.  I really love seeing so many people developing their painting skills.  If you are interested in painting join us for a Wednesday or Thursday art class or for a 1st Saturday Paint Party.  We would love to see you painting too!

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Cathy and the Cat

Posted in Art Class, Pet Portaits, tagged , , , , , on October 10, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Cathy and CatMy students  continue to do wonderful work each week painting everything from landscapes to still life to portraits.  Yesterday in class Cathy finished this beautiful painting of her cat.  Outstanding job!  I know you will love having it hanging on your wall.

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Great Baseball – Who Are You Cheering For?

Posted in Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , on October 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Baseball 1

Baseball 1

This is the best time of the year for some really great baseball.  Even though my Braves lost night before last to the Los Angeles Dodgers I still am having fun watching.  Last night the Boston Red Sox moved on to the playoffs by beating Tampa Bay Rays.  Now we just have to wait to see if Boston will play the Oakland A’s or Detroit Tigers and if L.A. will play Pittsburgh Pirates or St Louis Cardinals.  Who are you cheering for?

If you aren’t watching baseball these days you are really missing out.

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Toronto’s Rogers Centre

Posted in Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 8, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Rogers Centre Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre
Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre is home of the Toronto Blue Jays.  It features the first retractable roof over a baseball stadium. It is the 29th of 30 paintings in the Painted Diamond series.

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Mother-Daughter Painting

Posted in Art Class, tagged , , on October 7, 2013| Leave a Comment »

CAM03317I had a fun private lesson with a mother-daughter this weekend.  They created some beautiful art to welcome their new nephew/cousin into the world.  Great job Clare and Vivian!  You did a fabulous job.  I know they will love it.

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Delightful Paint Party

Posted in Paint Parties, tagged , , , , , , on October 6, 2013| Leave a Comment »

October Paint PartyWe had the October 1st Saturday Paint Party yesterday and what a good time we had!  Everyone did a fabulous job on their floral painting.  While we used the same techniques they all turned out so different.  I love it!  Super work everyone.  The November 1st Saturday Paint Party will be November 2 from 4-6:30 at the Blue Ridge Arts Council.  We will be painting a landscape.  Consider joining us to create your own “masterpiece”.

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You Are Invited!

Posted in Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged , , , on October 5, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Painted Diamonds INvite front Painted Diamonds INvite back

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A Lesson for Ethan

Posted in Art Class, tagged , , , , , on October 4, 2013| Leave a Comment »

CAM03252-1Yesterday Ethan painted this lovely Iris in class.  He did a great job and told me he learned a lot about how to use the brush to make the lines work for the flower.  Great job!  If you have a potential young artist, ages 7 – 12, who would like to learn to paint contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register.

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Angel Stadium of Anaheim

Posted in Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged , , , , , , , , , on October 3, 2013| 2 Comments »

Angel Stadium of Anaheim Los Angeles Angels

Angel Stadium of Anaheim
Los Angeles Angels

Angel Stadium of Anaheim is home to the Los Angeles Angels.  This is number 28 in the series of 30.  The stadium features a rock outcropping beyond the left field fence with water running down it.

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Paint Party This Saturday!

Posted in Paint Parties, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 2, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Paint Party Idea 2Paint Parties are soooo much fun.  And you can come to one this Saturday from 4-6:30 at the Blue Ridge Arts Council on Main Street in Front Royal.  If you have never painted before, that’s fine.  If you have experience painting, that’s fine.  This is all about having fun and creating something beautiful.  Join us Saturday afternoon.  Bring a friend!  Have a great time and paint. We will provide everything you need to create a masterpiece to take home and impress everyone.

You can learn more about Paint Parties here.  You don’t want to miss it and space is limited so sign up today by emailing kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com. The cost is just $30.

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