Posted in Flowers, tagged acrylic, Paint Party, poppies, poppy on February 18, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Poppies Demo 1
Here is a Poppy painting that I did a few weeks ago as a demonstration painting for a private Paint Party. Poppies are always a popular choice for these parties because they look great and they are fairly easy to do so all the painters can be successful.
Posted in Little Known Facts, tagged Bob Ross, trees on February 17, 2015| 2 Comments »
It’s always a good day when I turn on the TV in the morning and hear Bob Ross talking about “happy little trees”.
Many of you have heard my story before but I started painting by watching Bob Ross on TV. I have always said that his gift was that he can make anyone think they can paint. He makes it look so easy. I love it that he is still on TV to inspire others to begin painting. You can catch him on CREATE channel and enjoy his happy trees and happy clouds. 🙂
Posted in Sewing, tagged Rag Quilt on February 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Rag quilts are the latest trend in quilting. They are a quick, fun and different type of quilt offering a refreshing break from traditional quilting!
And they are perfect for anyone who wants to learn to sew because all you need to do is sew a straight line. And even if you have been sewing for years, this project will be a fun break and an opportunity to shake up your regular sewing.
We are going to have a workshop on Saturday, February 28th beginning at 10 am to make a Rag Quilt.
Don’t you want to join us? Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to sign up today. Space is extremely limited. Only 5 students for this workshop.
These are similar to the “Rag Jacket” that I made recently…same technique.
Posted in Abstract, daily painter, Holidays, tagged heart, valentine, Valentine's Day, Valentines on February 14, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class on February 13, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Here are the kids with their paintings from the last two weeks classes.
Great job everyone!!!
Posted in Dogs, Serendipity, tagged Dogs, pet portrait on February 12, 2015| 4 Comments »
Stinkin’ Lincoln
Lincoln looking handsome in a blue sweater
It’s Lincoln’s Birthday!!!
Happy Birthday Stinkin’ Lincoln!!!
Six Years Old!!!!
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged Georgia, state paintings, Virginia on February 11, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Virginia Diptych
Looking for something special and different to do with your “sweetheart” this Valentine’s Day? This diptych of the State of Virginia is a demonstration piece I did for the upcoming Couple’s Valentine Paint Party.
Sample of Multi-state Paintings
Saturday, February 14th from 4-6 we will have a Paint Party where couples can paint a work of art together. We will personalize the painting for each couple so sign up today and let me know which state (or states) you would like to paint. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register.
Posted in Recipes, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Big Mama, Crochet, Recipes on February 10, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Big Mama, Sister, Brother and me
Big Mama and Papa Honeymoon photo
One of my favorite photos of Big Mama with Morgan
Mama, me, Brother & Big Mama – 1961
Big Mama, me, Mama, and Sister -early 90’s
Big Mama
Anyone who has taken a crochet class (or almost any other type of class I teach) at The Studio has heard me talk about Big Mama and all that she taught me.
She was my maternal grandmother and a wonderful person who lived a good long life….almost 100 when she passed. Today would have been her 107th birthday! Everyone loved her. Once I took some friends home to meet her and when they got back home to Kentucky they sent her a thank you note for the lovely lunch she made for us. They didn’t know her name…only Big Mama. So they mailed the envelope to “Big Mama, Offerman, Georgia” and it was delivered without delay. LOL
She taught me so many things….things I still use to this day and that I try to share as I teach.
I have written about Big Mama before to share some of her recipes…most recently when I made the Carrot Cake at Thanksgiving. I also shared her recipe for Syrup Candy and talked about her in a Plum Jelly post. I love her recipes and making anything that she used to make for us always brings back floods of memories.
Crocheting was the thing she taught me the most about. She loved it and was almost always making something. The amazing thing about her crochet was that she just kept patterns in her head. When I would asked her to teach me to make a certain stitch or design she would just pick up a hook and start crocheting. She would tell me what she was doing and I would write it down. She didn’t use patterns very often. I think that is where I get my “making up” patterns from. I think she would like that!
So today I am so grateful that I got to know all four of my grandparents and am especially blessed that Big Mama played such a big role in my life. I wouldn’t be enjoying this creative life I am living with having known her. Happy Birthday Big Mama!
Posted in Commissions, Private Lesson, tagged mural on February 9, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Saturday morning I spent a delightful time at a local home painting a mural in the new baby’s room. The mom had found a design she wanted to done and she wanted it to be a family affair.
So when I got there I drew it on the wall and started it and everyone in the family painted. That included mom and dad and baby’s older brother who is also one of my art students. We even got the family dog into the act by letting her paint a paw print in the center of one of the flowers. It turned out great and I think everyone enjoyed it.
If you have a fun painting project that you would like to do with the family but aren’t sure where to start just get in touch at kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com and let me help.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged Birch Trees, Paint Party on February 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
We had the largest group we have ever had at a 1st Saturday Paint Party yesterday at The Studio. It was a terrific group and they all produced super paintings of Birch trees. Good job everyone. Hope to see you again soon at The Studio.
The Studio 