Posted in daily painter, Serendipity on July 9, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Thanks so much for the kind birthday wishes. My friend, Sandy Patterson, took a new photo of me and Lincoln to mark the occasion. If you have a minute, help me celebrate by clicking the link and voting for me and The Studio in categories # 5, 34, 99 and 107. Thanks so much!
Posted in Art Camp, daily painter, Flowers, tagged Art Camp, Monet, Water Lilies on July 8, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The kids painted their version of Monet’s Water Lilies yesterday. They did an amazing job….and they are just 5 years old. Amazing work!
Posted in Art Camp, daily painter, tagged Art Camp, Degas, Rider, Rider in Red Coat on July 7, 2020| 1 Comment »
We just had two young painters yesterday for camp but we got so much accomplished. They learned about Degas as they painted his Rider in a Red Coat. And they did a great job. Nice work little artists!
Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Best of Awards on July 6, 2020| Leave a Comment »
It’s time to vote in the Best of Warren County survey. And everyone can vote…you don’t have to live in Front Royal to vote….and you don’t have to vote in every category. Just scroll down to the ones you know and want to help. Click here and go to the survey and vote for your favorites. We would appreciate you considering voting for The Studio and Kelly in category 5, 34, 99, and especially 107…Best Local Artist. Many thanks. And you can vote each day and share with your friends. We would really appreciate your help!
Posted in Animals, Commissions, daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged Cavalier, commission, pet portrait, Toby on July 5, 2020| 1 Comment »
I was recently commissioned by my brother-in-law to paint a pet portrait of his best friend’s Cavalier that they had just lost. His name was Toby and he was a very successful show dog for several years. In his retirement he kept his “dad” company. I was told that the recipients loved the painting…and then I got this text …the kind of message that makes me love the work I do:
“Hi Kelly. I just wanted to thank you for the portrait of Toby that Billy and Suzanne asked you do do for me. Toby came into Lynnette’s and my life as a little fur ball that Lynnette bought unseen over the phone. We knew early on that he was no ordinary dog. He helped us get through the loss of our two sons and over time became like my third son. I miss him dearly.
I didn’t mean to go on but hoped this would demonstrate how much this means to me. You have a special gift and I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I wish you the best that life has to offer.”
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, Paint Party, tagged Garden Pole, palette, stacked garden pole on July 4, 2020| 1 Comment »
We will be creating a new Stacked Garden Pole design at The Studio on Sunday, August 9th at 1 pm. Everyone can choose their own theme and colors. Mine, of course, is an art theme. But we have many designs to choose…..cats, bones, frogs, flowers, etc. Or you may choose to put a little birdhouse or birdbath on top. These are beautiful. Space is limited so Click here for more info and to register.
Posted in Animals, Art Camp, daily painter, tagged Lions on July 3, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Our final session of Animals on Safari had us painting Lions! Beautiful lions!!!
Posted in Animals, Art Camp, daily painter, tagged Elephant, elephants on July 2, 2020| Leave a Comment »
The girls thought the elephant painting would be the easiest….but it was a challenge. They stepped right up and created these beautiful paintings. Nice work girls! Still a few sessions left this summer. Check out the schedule here.
Posted in Animals, Art Camp, daily painter, tagged Art Camp, giraffe, giraffes on July 1, 2020| 1 Comment »
Yesterday the girls painted Giraffes at Art Camp….lots of giraffes!!! We have several more sessions of camp this summer for ages 5-7 and 8-13. Check out the remaining schedule here.
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