Posted in daily painter, Small Town Life, tagged daily painter, daily painting, Festival of Leaves, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on October 10, 2012| 5 Comments »
Shenandoah Fall I, oil on canvas, 6″x8″, available for $145.
The leaves are changing so that means it is time for our Fall Festival. The Festival of Leaves is this Saturday from 10-6 on Main Street in Front Royal. Stop in Delilah’s to see all the new artists who have joined us. The shop looks great!
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, Travel, tagged Art Class, barn, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist, West Virginia on October 6, 2012| 1 Comment »
I passed this really neat looking barn on the way to Sassafras Farm a few weeks ago when I was in West Virginia. I love the way it looks. So we painted it last week in adult art class. If you have ever thought about painting you should come join us on Wednesdays or Thursdays for class. Click here for more information.
Posted in daily painter on October 2, 2012| 5 Comments »
Absolutely no time for painting the last few days. I added Mamie to the family two weeks ago and she has some kind of allergy with itching and scratching. We have been researching remedies and are trying the Apple Cider Vinegar solution as well as acidophiles. She’s on a good quality food. Hoping to find a remedy soon because the scratching is making me nuts. Imagine what it is doing to her! If you have a solution please comment. Thanks!
Posted in daily painter on October 1, 2012| Leave a Comment »
On sale this week all furniture at Delilah’s is 25% off including the Cottage Rose Table Sale Price- $48.75 (Reg. $65) and Chair Sale Price-$41.25 (Reg. $55) . Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com
Posted in daily painter, tagged Cairn terrier, Mamie Eisenhower, Rescue dog on September 22, 2012| 2 Comments »
For several months now I have been expecting a little girl. I told many friends about this and they always asked when. I told them I would know when I met her.
Here she is. This is Mamie Eisenhower Walker. She arrived last Monday morning. And while she has a few little habits we are working on she is doing just fine. She’s 4 years old.
She goes with us to the dog park and plays well with the other dogs.
Mamie has adapted to us all really well. The hardest part for me is to not call her Rosie. She looks just like Eleanor Roosevelt (Rosie), the little Cairn that we had several years ago. You can see her pics here. We will post more photos of Mamie in the next few days as she works her way into the hearts of Lincoln and Jed. 🙂
Posted in daily painter, Plein Air, tagged Camp Shepherd, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, painting, Virginia Artist, West Virginia, WV on September 19, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Even though I taught nine hours each day at the Retreat I did find a little time one morning to paint a little scene in Plein-air. This lovely little scene was right behind my cabin.
Here is the progress I made in about an hour.
And here is the final painting, Camp Shepherd Morning, oil on canvas panel, 8″x10″, framed and available for $195.
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, art lessons, daily painter, Gourd, gourd painting, impressionism on September 12, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Here’s another sample gourd that I will be taking to the workshop I am teaching this weekend. This one is a “bird house”. 🙂
I patterned it after one that my mom painted for me over 20 years ago. I treasure it since we lost her to cancer not long after. It was fun painting one in a pattern like she had used.
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Art Class, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, Paint Party, painting parties, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on September 10, 2012| 1 Comment »
Painting should be fun! As these delightful ladies found out last Friday evening. I was thrilled to paint with them at their “Girls Night Out” and we had a terrific time. Even though a couple were hesitant at first about giving it a try, in the end they were all really glad they did and thrilled with the result.
Painting Parties are great fun for kids or adults. And there are many, many subjects to choose from to tailor it to whatever theme you may have. Check out more information here and contact kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com to book your party today.
Great job ladies and thanks for all the laughs. I had fun too!
Posted in daily painter, Pet Portaits, Serendipity on September 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Living with art that you love is a joy. Most people buy art that speaks to them in some way whether it’s colors or shapes or subject matter. Painters may approach it in a little different way. I know that I often purchase art from artists I admire and then I hang it so that I can see it every day and enjoy learning from it.
I also collected art of dogs -SURPRISE! And in my living room I have a wall that holds portraits of the dogs who have lived in this house with me. You can see them in this photo – Rosie, Truman, Jed, Jeffie, Boo and Lincoln.
Posted in daily painter, Small Town Life, tagged art lessons, daily painter, Virginia Artist on September 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »
I was thrilled to see at The Barnes Collection that Dr. Barnes hung his art the same way I do…ceiling to floor…mixing artists and styles. He felt that there was much to be learned by having paintings and styles side by side to study them. I have long felt the same way.
I hang my art along with other artists that I have collected. It helps me to improve my own work.
I think that living with art surrounding every day help me helps me to see what I want to become as an artist.
The Studio 