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Supplies for Retreat

Posted in daily painter, tagged on October 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »

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The supplies are all unpacked and ready for our retreaters to arrive.  Today we will paint a folk art canvas painting but only after they milk the cow, make corn cob jelly and much more. Primitives and Pioneers Retreat at Sassafras Farm…it’s on!!!!

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Plein Air Painting in Waterford

Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »

A study in brick on location in Waterford, VA

A study in brick on location in Waterford, VA

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A view of Waterford, VA. Park behind the church

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A view of a street in Waterford

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Another streetscape in Waterford

Yesterday I painted with the Plein Air group in Waterford, Virginia.  Our group meets to paint together outdoors in different locations to hone our skills and enjoy the fellowship of other painters.  And Waterford was such a nice choice.  I had never even heard of it and it is just about an hour from where I live.

The entire town is a national historic village. It was founded by a Quaker from Bucks County, PA in 1733 and many of the buildings still is use were built before 1840.  It’s adorable.  (Learn more here about Waterford.)

There were so many wonderful streetscapes in this adorable little village that it was hard to choose what to paint.  I took many, many photos so that I would have some material for later.

I decided to paint the front portion of a cute little brick home so that I could do a “study in brick”.  I don’t often do streetscapes so I took this opportunity to practice working on shape and color.  I like how it has started and hope to finish it soon in the studio.  The lady who lives in the house came out to chat for a few minutes.  She was delightful.

I have missed painting with this group and hope we get a chance to paint together a couple more Thursdays before the weather gets too cold.

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Painting with Paper – A Pup

Posted in Collage, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged , , , , on October 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Paper Painting - Walking the Dog

Paper Painting – Walking the Dog

I experimented more with painting with paper this week.  It’s relaxing to rip paper and fit it onto the form that I have pre-painted.  I like searching through the paper to find the ones that have the colors that I think will work for the shades of color I need.

It’s an interesting departure from painting.

“Walking the Dog”, 9″x12″, paper over acrylic paint on canvas board.

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Class Demo from The Village at Orchard Ridge

Posted in Art Class, tagged on October 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Class Demo Painting of Flowered Wall

Class Demo Painting of Flowered Wall

TVOR 5 TVOR CLASSSeveral months ago I was asked to teach painting at The Village at Orchard Ridge, a beautiful retirement community just West of Winchester.

(Here is the post I did about a demonstration I did there for the residents.)

I am having so much fun painting with these students.  They are delightful.  We meet every other week and paint together and they share with me other things they have been painting in between.

Art is such a good hobby for people especially as they age.  Anyone can do it.  It doesn’t take any special physical need.  As long as you can sit up and hold a brush you are good to paint!  This is something everyone can do.

My students there range in age from 60’s-90’s!  I am always happy to see this group of enthusiastic painters.

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A Last Minute Collage Class

Posted in Collage, tagged , , , , , on October 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Collage WedI mentioned yesterday that I had a few ladies come into The Studio for a collage class.  It was spur of the moment but we had a great time working together and these are the unique pieces that they created.  I think they were very pleased with them.

Collage is such a personal medium…especially when collecting the pieces to include.  It can be very meaningful to the creator.  I am hoping to do more with collage and paper painting in the very near future.

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Painting with Paper

Posted in Collage, tagged , , , , , on October 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Paper Flamingo

Paper Flamingo

I love trying new forms of painting.  That is why I went to the workshop this summer at Nimrod Hall to discover more about painting with paper.  (Check it out here.)

This past week I had the opportunity to put that new knowledge to work when I had a few ladies come into The Studio who wanted to make  paper collages.  While they worked on their pieces I used an unfinished painting that I had used as demonstration piece for a kids class to show them what to do.  I really like how the flamingo turned out.

And now I have dug out at least 3 dozen old demonstration paintings that were just lying around that I think I will rework using paper.  It’s relaxing and fun!  So why not???!!!!

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Fabulous Hay Bales!

Posted in Paint Parties, tagged , , , , , , , on October 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »

10612786_10203050172310343_3730363694214175106_nThe group at the 1st Saturday Paint Party created wonderful paintings of Hay Bales in the Field yesterday.  Great work ladies.  And what fun.  It is always good to paint with such a cheerful group.  Keep up the good work.

 

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Sample of Folk Art Bucket similar to what we will paint at the next party.

The next Paint Party is Saturday, October 18th at 3 pm.  We will be trying something new-painting buckets and other metal items.  Just contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register for this fun event!

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Luzia’s Owls

Posted in Art Class, tagged , on October 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Luzia's Owls

Luzia’s Owls

Luzia, one of the Thursday night students,  just completed a wonderful painting of two owls.  Fabulous!  You did a terrific job, Luzia.  Keep up the good work.

Consider joining us for art class.  Check out more info here.

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Completed “The Talking Beagle”

Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged , , , , , , , on October 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Talking BeagleA few days ago I posted “The Talking Beagle”, an acrylic painting that I started during art class last week.  (See that post here.)  I finished it this week.

I just love the way beagles “talk” and when I saw the photo of this little guy baying I knew it would make a great painting.

“The Talking Beagle”, acrylic on canvas, 16″ x 20″, available for $225.

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Come and Paint with us!

Posted in Paint Parties, tagged on October 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »

TVOR Demo Painting Completed

TVOR Demo Painting Completed

The 1st Saturday Paint Party is this Saturday, October 4th at 3 pm.  Join us.  No experience is necessary.  Anyone who wants to paint can create this beautiful landscape scene.  Yes, you!

The fee is only $30 and we provide everything you need to make a work of art.

You can do it.  Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register.

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