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Olivia Paints “Cat”

Posted in Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, art lessons, cat portrait, pet portrait, private lessons on July 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Olivia with her painting of “Cat”

Reference Photo of “Cat”

Olivia was one of my first young students. She was so tiny.

Little Olivia

Now she is 8 and she came to me this week for a couple of private lessons so that she could paint “Cat”. I was thrilled at how much she remembered from our time painting together before.

Here is the reference photo we used. Olivia did a marvelous job with Cat. It looks terrific.

Private lessons are available for children or adults by contacting kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com .

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Many Thanks for a Wonderful Birthday!

Posted in Art Class, Dogs, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Dogs on July 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Birthday Pups

As my birthday week continued yesterday with my actual birthday I was humbled by the many, many birthday greetings I received from family and friends on Facebook and on my blog. Jed and I had a terrific day starting with a great train chase at the park and ending with a fun birthday party with my Wednesday Night Art Class. It was a terrific day.

When I got home from the morning art class these pups greeted me at the front door. My dear friend, Linda, who knows me so well, gave these to me for my birthday gift. They even came with name tags that say Jed, Lincoln and Mamie. I LOVE THEM!

Pat’s Gift Bag back

Pat’s Gift Bag Front

And my creative friend Pat, from the Wednesday night art class, brought me a wonderful gift in this hand decorated gift bag. I love how she drew us all on the bag. Fabulous!!!!

I am so blessed and grateful to have so many wonderful friends. I love you guys!!!! I am liking this whole birthday week thing. It continues as I have plans to attend an art workshop on Saturday in the Shenandoah National Park. I will keep you posted. 🙂

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Happy Birthday Jed!

Posted in Dogs on July 9, 2014| 3 Comments »

Today is Jed’s birthday! When we adopted him in January of 2009 from a shelter in Ohio he was thought to be about 1 – 1/2 years old. So he needed a summer birthday. I gave him mine so we could always celebrate it together. So Happy Birthday Jed.

You are a wonderful, train chasing, sweet Jedder Bean and we love you!

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Pipe Pups

Posted in Dogs, Serendipity, tagged pipe cleaner pups, pipe cleaners, pups on July 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Jen’s Pups

Creativity and art comes in all forms. Recently a friend gave me these beautiful little pups that she made from pipe cleaners. Can you believe how terrific they are? And clever!

Thanks Jen. You know I just love them. They are perfect!!!

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Paint Your Pet’s Portrait Party

Posted in Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged Dogs, impressionism, Paint Party, pet portrait on July 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Oliver

The next Paint Party is scheduled on July 19th at 3 pm at The Studio, 105 E Main Street in Front Royal, and it’s a Paint Your Pet’s Portrait party! Why don’t you join us and create a special painting of your favorite pet. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies. Sign up today as space is limited.

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Paint Party at The Studio

Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, impressionism, Landscape, Paint Party on July 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »

We had our first event at The Studio yesterday – our 1st Saturday Paint Party! And it was great. And the ladies did a really nice job on their summer paintings of an Adirondack chair. Super!

The next Paint Party is the 3rd Saturday Pet Portrait Paint Party on July 19th. Sign up now because space is limited for this one.

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The Studio-A Place for Learning

Posted in Paint Parties, tagged The Studio for Learning, The Studio-A Place for Learning on July 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »

I am so excited that today I will have the first Paint Party at the new business – The Studio-A Place for Learning. I decided to open The Studio to provide opportunities for people to explore fine arts, crafts and other areas of personal development in a casual and recreational environment.

Classes and workshops will be offered for a variety of skill levels ranging from the absolute beginner exploring a new craft to the experienced and seasoned artist or craftsman. The Studio is available for people of all abilities to explore and create.

The studio space is available for rent for small groups whether for workshops, classes or parties at a very reasonable rate. Our ultimate goal is to help people overcome potential fears and discover their innate creativity by trying something new.

The full schedule for August classes and workshops will be published soon. I hope you will come and learn something new or improve on a skill you already have.

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Declaration of Independence

Posted in daily painter, tagged Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2014| 1 Comment »

“When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness….”

We should take the time, at least once a year, to read this amazing document. Take the time today and click here to read the rest.

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Pet Portrait Demonstration at Library

Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, Small Town Life, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on July 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Pet Portrait Demonstration at the Library

Last week I was asked to present a demonstration of a pet portrait at Samuel Public Library Summer Reading program. Their theme this summer is pets so my work fit in nicely. It was fun to paint the demo piece while talking about being a full-time artist. I really enjoy doing this type of presentation.

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