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Suzanne’s Little Pigs

Posted in daily painter, Farm Animals, tagged daily painter, daily painting, farm animals, impressionism, oil painting, pig, pigs, Virginia Artist on May 11, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Here is another painting in the “Farm Animal” series based on the wonderful animals of Suzanne McMinn from Chickens in the Road fame.

I love painting these little farm animals. They are just adorable. You can see more here and here.

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Lilies in Bloom

Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged Art Class, daily painter, daily painting, Day Lilies, flowers, impressionism, lilies, oil painting, Virginia Artist on May 10, 2012| 2 Comments »

These elegant lilies were a paint-along that I did with one of my students a few weeks ago. I finally completed mine last night. Lilies, oil on canvas, 24″x12″, available by contacting kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com .

Day Lilies always make me think of my mom. They were her favorites and they are Allen’s favorites so I have painted a few over the years. I love the way they look when they sprout up naturally out in the county by the road. Mama had them all around the house where we grew up. And now when I see them they always make me smile. I miss my mom.

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A Newport Home View

Posted in daily painter, Travel, tagged daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, Newport Rhode Island, oil painting, Virginia Artist on May 9, 2012| Leave a Comment »

While in Newport last week I took loads of great photos for my reference file. This was one of my favorites. I couldn’t wait to paint it.

Here is the start of the painting.

I love the way this building looks with all the blooming trees around it. Still planning to touch up a few more things on it and then it’s done. I really like this one.

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Plein Air Painting

Posted in daily painter on May 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Many artists want to try painting out-of-doors in the grand tradition of the impressionist painters Monet, Degas, Van Gogh and others but few give it a try. And those who do are often overwhelmed by the enormity of their surroundings.

On Saturday, May 12 at 9 a.m. join us for a Plein Air Painting Workshop that will give you all the tips and guidance you need to begin painting out-of-doors. Email kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register for this informative workshop no later than Thursday, May 10th. And click here for more information.

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Paper Zoo

Posted in daily painter, Travel, tagged Museum of Fine Art Boston, paper drawings on May 5, 2012| Leave a Comment »

There were so many interesting exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston last week. One was called Paper Zoo. It was a variety of prints, drawings, and photographs of animals dating from about 1500 to the present. It featured about 35 pieces by Rembrandt, Audubon, Picasso, and more.

Porcupine, Leonard Baskin (American, 1922-2000), 1951, woodcut.

Toad, Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973), 1949, Lithograph on Zinc Plate.

American Flamingo, Robert Harell, Jr. (English) based on a water-color by James Audubon, 19th century, Etching and aquatint, handcolored.

Top, Prowling Cat, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen (French 1859-1923), Pastel and black chalk.

Bottom, Cats, Gerhard Marcks (German 1897-1969), 1921, woodcut.

It was very interesting to see so many different artists take on the same animal. And there were many children looking at this particular exhibit. I could see why it was so popular.

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A Day of Waiting

Posted in daily painter, Travel, tagged daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Newport Rhode Island, trees, watercolor on May 2, 2012| Leave a Comment »

The least fun part of a great vacation is the trip home. Yesterday I had several hours to wait at the airport. Luckily I had packed my travel watercolor kit so while I waited at the cafe with my tea I worked on a little sketch of a photo I took in Newport of the “Trees by the Chinese Pavillion”.

This is the photo I used for the sketch. The challenge was looking at the little screen on my phone, which was where I had the photo. And of course, the phone screen kept timing out so I had to continually press the button to refresh. Ugh!

But I kinda like the end result. It was fun and kept me occupied for a couple of hours so the time at the airport went by pretty quickly.

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An Unusual Commission

Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Virginia Artist on April 27, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Sometimes as a painter you get requests for commissions, paintings specifically ordered by a client. Sometimes they are portraits, like the pet portraits that I do and sometimes they are scenes, locations that a person particularly likes. But every once in a while you get an unusual request. This was one of them.

A client approached me several months ago about painting a scene that he had envisioned. There was no photo…just a description of something he had seen in a vision. He described it in detail and basically it was a mountain that resembled a hand. This is what I painted and he loved it.

The hardest thing for painters to do is commissions. You want to do the photo (or in this case vision) justice. You want the client to be happy with the work. There are expectations and you really want to meet them. It’s a lot of pressure and it’s difficult to paint under pressure. But it’s part of the way we make a living so we do it. I’m glad this one turned out well but I have to say I would much prefer a photo to work from than a vision’s description. 🙂

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Sign up Today for the Plein Air Workshop

Posted in daily painter, tagged Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Plein Air, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on April 24, 2012| Leave a Comment »

Have you wanted to try your hand at painting out-of-doors just like the Impressionists painters did but aren’t sure where to start? This workshop is your opportunity. Sign up now by contacting me at kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com for the Plein Air Painting Workshop on Saturday, May 12, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fee: $79

Pre-registration required. We’ll find a great location to develop our skills and learn to paint outdoors in a fun, relaxed environment with a helpful instructor who will share knowledge and tips for getting a great painting. You can see more about the workshops here.

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New to my Blog…

Posted in daily painter, tagged Advertising, blogging, painting on April 21, 2012| 1 Comment »

I have been painting and blogging about it now for over 4 years. I was at a luncheon recently when someone asked why I blog. I explained that it’s my job. I’m an artist. And in this economy an artist takes advantage of every opportunity that comes their way to try to make a living. I sell my paintings at my shop, Delilah’s; I teach art three days a week at The Southerlands and the Blue Ridge Arts Council; and I blog.

Blogging has been a terrific way to promote and sell my art. And because all of you have been following me faithfully for these years my numbers (clicks on my site) have gotten high enough that I can now put advertising here. I know some people don’t like that idea but from the point of view of the blogger trying to make a living, “Every little bit helps!” So I hope you won’t mind seeing an ad or two appear here. The look of the blog will pretty much remain the same although I have a few new ideas that I plan to add soon. So stay tuned…and thanks so much for following my blog!!!

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