Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism on January 31, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Logan with “Eyes”
Hannah with Blue Bird
Logan and Hannah are two students from my “Young Artists” class that have been with me for several years and have moved up to the adult class. They do very well mixing color and working independently on paintings. Here are two that they just completed. Excellent!!!
Posted in Dogs, Travel, tagged Bonham's, dog art on January 30, 2014| 2 Comments »
French Bulldog in Collar
Persis Kirmse
(British, 1884-1955)
Every year in New York City while the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is going on there in February there is an art sale at Bonham’s Auction House that features wonderful dog art. For several years while I was up in NYC for the dog show I went to the auction. It was fabulous to see so much excellent dog art in one location.
You can view the current offerings on their website by clicking here. If you love dog art you must take a look. There is everything from scarf pins painted with dog images to sculptures to huge paintings. It’s worth a look.
Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged Art in the Airport, BNA, Nashville International Airport, Travel on January 29, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Public Art in Nashville Airport
You know I am always talking about art being all around us. It’s hard not to see some art everywhere you go…including airports. Yesterday while traveling home from Kentucky I flew from Nashville International Airport and it is filled with art and music. Learn more here.
Posted in Serendipity, Travel on January 28, 2014| Leave a Comment »
While visiting with a good friend and great art teacher I ran across another painting from when I first started painting. It’s interesting seeing these old works.
Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged magnolia, watercolor on January 27, 2014| 1 Comment »
One fun thing about going to visit old friends is seeing past paintings that I have done hanging in their homes. It’s very exciting! She has the first watercolor I ever painted back in 1997! Watercolor Magnolia.
Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, dog, pet portrait on January 26, 2014| 1 Comment »
I met Oliver yesterday. He seemed to like his portrait. Sweet boy. His mama better check my suitcase when I leave because I may have to take him home with me!
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Front Royal VA, Gazebo, impressionism, Paint Party on January 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Adele’s Birthday Party
We had a wonderful group of ladies for Adele’s Birthday Paint Party last night at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. Everyone did a fabulous job painting a scene of the gazebo. Terrific work! And Happy Birthday Adele!!!
If you are interested in a paint party you can read more about it here.
Posted in Landscape, Small Town Life, tagged Front Royal, Gazebo, photography, snow on January 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Some days it’s about the snow. The last several days there has been snow on the ground and frigid cold weather. Yesterday the thermometer said 1 degree when I got up. This morning it’s 7! We often experience cold weather here in Virginia in the winter time but not cold like this. It makes it difficult to do anything outside. But I ventured out to take a few snow photos for reference. Here are a couple from downtown.
Stay safe and warm.
Posted in daily painter, Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged acrylic on January 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Just completed this Phillies logo for a big fan.
It is an acrylic on canvas measuring 6″x6″.
Posted in Art Class, tagged Art Class on January 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Did you make a New Year’s resolution? Was it to try something new and different? Or to learn to do something new? How about painting? Why not join us at one of the art classes at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. We have adult painting classes each week on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. and on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. The great thing about these classes is that there is no pressure. You can be an absolute beginner or an advanced painter and still fit right in with our groups. Everyone works at their own pace.
Jan and The Mermaid
Come join us for the fun. Learn more about art classes here or contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register. And come create a masterpiece of your own!
The Studio 