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Fabulous Idea!

Posted in Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged book box, library box, Mini-library on December 21, 2013| Leave a Comment »

On our morning walk along the river path to the Dog Park my “kids” and I noticed something different. We go almost every day so if something is “out-of-place” we notice it. This was a box on a post. Turns out it is a small library built by a boy scout in our community as an Eagle Scout project. He built five and placed them in different parks around our town. You can take a book to read and replace it with one you have finished. Great Idea! And Great Project!

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Oliver!

Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dog Park, Dogs, impressionism, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on December 20, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Oliver photo (top)
Oliver Portrait (bottom)

This little guy is Oliver. He belongs to a wonderful friend in Kentucky and he was so adorable I had to paint his portrait. He is an acrylic on panel measuring 6″x6″. Could he be any cuter?

Oliver Framed

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Jeff’s Sunflowers

Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Dogs, flowers, impressionism, sunflower, sunflowers on December 19, 2013| Leave a Comment »

I love watching students finish paintings that they are working on in class. Jeff paints with us when he is in town and he just completed this wonderful sunflower painting as a Christmas gift. It turned out great and I know they will be thrilled to receive such a wonderful surprise.

You may know Jeff as Breezy’s dad. Breeze comes to class to and we love it when she does. Here’s an old picture of Breeze posing with the kids at art camp one summer. Of course, the kids loved seeing her come in for class! If you are interested in joining a class contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com. We would love to have you!

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Paint Your Pet

Posted in Art Class, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Paint Your Pet, Paint Your Pet Workshop, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on December 18, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Jace reference photo (left) and painting (right)

Don’t forget there are just a couple of days left to register for the Paint Your Pet Workshops. The Kids Workshop is Saturday from 3-6 pm and Adults paint on Sunday from 4-7.

Read more about the workshop here. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register. Friday is the deadline to sign up. Choose a favorite photo of your pet and let’s PAINT!

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A New Mamie

Posted in daily painter on December 17, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Yesterday I played with a mixed media idea. This portrait is done using an actual photograph along with acrylic paint and pen. I think she turned out cute!

Don’t forget that Pet Portraits make a wonderful gift for Christmas. You still have time to get one for someone special or give them a gift certificate for a portrait. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to purchase one today.

Learn more about Pet Portraits here.

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Gifts for Baseball Fanatics!

Posted in Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged baseball stadiums, Bing Crosby Stadium, Major League Baseball, MLB, Virginia Artist on December 16, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Bing Crosby Stadium
Front Royal, Virginia

Still looking for the perfect gift for the baseball fanatic on your list? Don’t forget that there are several Painted Diamonds original paintings available as well as prints of any of the Major League Baseball parks. (Click here to scroll through and see which paintings are still available.)

And for those who love local baseball, how about a print of THE BING!?! Prints of Bing Crosby Stadium are also ready. Perfect for the local baseball fan. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to get yours today.

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Holiday Market Today

Posted in Holidays, tagged Art Market, Holiday Art Market on December 14, 2013| Leave a Comment »

The Holiday Market is today from 1-4 pm at Griffin Tavern in Flint Hill. Some over and see what we have that might help you out with your shopping list. Art (and crafts) make GREAT gifts.

Hope to see you there!

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O Christmas Tree

Posted in Art Camp, Holidays, tagged Abstract, acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Christmas tree on December 13, 2013| Leave a Comment »

The boys painted these wonderful “Abstract Christmas Trees” in class yesterday. Fun! Great job guys. Next week will be the last Kids Painting Class of 2013. If you have a young artist, consider signing them up for classes in the New Year or give them a gift certificate to get them started. Contact kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com for more information.

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Paint Your Own Pet for Kids and Adults!

Posted in Art Class, Pet Portaits, tagged art lessons, Art workshop, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Paint Your Pet, pet portrait on December 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Jake

Four Lincolns

Sadie Lady

Looking for a unique gift for a family member or loved one? Or maybe you just want a break from all the holiday craziness? Or maybe you need a few hours without the kids to do some last-minute shopping or gift wrapping? Let the kids come to the “Paint Your Own Pet Workshop” next weekend. Or you come to the adult workshop and paint one for yourself!

There will be two workshops – one for kids and one for adults. These workshops will provide everything you need to create a “Masterpiece”. Just select a great profile photo of your pet and register for the workshop. Registration deadline is December 20^th. This project is for the absolute beginner or long-time painter. Anyone can do it and create a lovely work of art. Sign up today. Space is limited.

Kids Workshop (ages 6-13), Saturday, December 21, 2013 , 3-6 pm, $30.

Adult Workshop, Sunday, December 22, 2013, 4-7 pm, $30.

Contact kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com or call 540-683-9688 to register.

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Sam’s Gift is a Hit!

Posted in Art Class, Commissions, tagged acrylic, art lessons, impressionism, Landscape on December 11, 2013| Leave a Comment »

Sam with completed cabin painting

Sam hard at work on the cabin

Last month I had a private painting lesson with Sam. She painted her aunt and uncle’s cabin for them as a surprise Christmas gift.

Her grandmother, Barbara, arranged it all. I got a message yesterday that they got the gift and LOVED it. What’s not to love about that kind of thoughtful gift. And Sam did a SUPER job. What a sweet girl!!!

It’s not too late to give your own gift of art. Book a private lesson and paint a gift for someone you love. Or buy a gift certificate for someone to have something they choose painted like their home or a pet portrait. Or how about a gift certificate for art classes? Lots of ideas for gifts of art. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com for more information.

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