Posted in daily painter, Dogs, tagged acrylic, folk art, Painted bucket on September 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Last week I shared with you the buckets that we painted at the Pioneers & Primitives Retreat that I taught at Sassafras Farm in WV. (See that here.)
This is the bucket I worked on while there as a sample for the class. It’s a little larger than a regular bucket but I think it would be great to hold dog toys! SOLD!
Posted in Dogs, Serendipity, tagged Dogs, Mamie, Rescue dog, Rescue dogs on September 17, 2014| 2 Comments »
Patriotic Mamie
Mamie Eisenhower Walker
Mamie dropping a toy in my lap to throw for fetch
Mamie sleeping on MY pillow-her favorite nap spot
Mamie with Snow Dog
The view of “Pitiful Mamie “when Mom leaves the house
A ride in the truck
Mamie and Lincoln Resting
Mamie’s Tutu
Two years ago today Mamie came to live with us. (See that here.)
She was four years old and came in like a little whirlwind. She has some treat aggression and a bad toy aggression problem. But after a few months all that got worked out.
Now she runs our household. She is the littlest one but every one “minds” her.
She is very demanding….especially when it comes to playing with her toys. She loves to fetch. And we love her so we “fetch” a lot!
So here’s to Mamie. We are looking forward to many, many more good years with her.
Enjoy the many faces of Mamie as we celebrate her today!!!
Posted in Art Camp, Dogs, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Dogs, Edouard Manet, impressionism, Manet, The Railway on August 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The Railway by Edouard Manet
Art Camp continued yesterday with us studying Edouard Manet. We painted a portion of “The Railway”. We selected the inset of the puppy napping in the woman’s lap. Great job kids!!!
Posted in Dogs, tagged Dogs, Lincoln, pet portrait, Rescue dogs on July 21, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Abraham Lincoln Walker
Lincoln looking handsome in a blue sweater
Friday was the 4th anniversary of Lincoln’s Adoption Day. Apologies to Mr. Lincoln for letting it get by without a huge celebration. We have been dealing with a LOT this weekend and now it’s time to make up for it.
Lincoln is quite a character but a VERY loving little boy.
He wants nothing more than to be loved by everyone. We have painted Lincoln several time over the years…especially in the kids class.
Ethan and Lincoln
He makes a great subject.
So Happy 4th Anniversary Lincoln. We are so glad you are part of our family!!!
Posted in Dogs, Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, impressionism, Paint Party on July 20, 2014| 1 Comment »
July “Paint Your Pet Portrait” Party
We had a wonderful group for our “Paint Your Own Pet’s Portrait” Party yesterday. It was great fun!!!
Thanks everyone for the good time.
Posted in Art Class, Dogs, Serendipity, Small Town Life, tagged Dogs on July 10, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Birthday Pups
As my birthday week continued yesterday with my actual birthday I was humbled by the many, many birthday greetings I received from family and friends on Facebook and on my blog. Jed and I had a terrific day starting with a great train chase at the park and ending with a fun birthday party with my Wednesday Night Art Class. It was a terrific day.
When I got home from the morning art class these pups greeted me at the front door. My dear friend, Linda, who knows me so well, gave these to me for my birthday gift. They even came with name tags that say Jed, Lincoln and Mamie. I LOVE THEM!
Pat’s Gift Bag back
Pat’s Gift Bag Front
And my creative friend Pat, from the Wednesday night art class, brought me a wonderful gift in this hand decorated gift bag. I love how she drew us all on the bag. Fabulous!!!!
I am so blessed and grateful to have so many wonderful friends. I love you guys!!!! I am liking this whole birthday week thing. It continues as I have plans to attend an art workshop on Saturday in the Shenandoah National Park. I will keep you posted. 🙂
Posted in Dogs on July 9, 2014| 3 Comments »
Today is Jed’s birthday! When we adopted him in January of 2009 from a shelter in Ohio he was thought to be about 1 – 1/2 years old. So he needed a summer birthday. I gave him mine so we could always celebrate it together. So Happy Birthday Jed.
You are a wonderful, train chasing, sweet Jedder Bean and we love you!
Posted in Dogs, Serendipity, tagged pipe cleaner pups, pipe cleaners, pups on July 8, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Jen’s Pups
Creativity and art comes in all forms. Recently a friend gave me these beautiful little pups that she made from pipe cleaners. Can you believe how terrific they are? And clever!
Thanks Jen. You know I just love them. They are perfect!!!
Posted in daily painter, Dogs, Pet Portaits, Small Town Life, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on July 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Pet Portrait Demonstration at the Library
Last week I was asked to present a demonstration of a pet portrait at Samuel Public Library Summer Reading program. Their theme this summer is pets so my work fit in nicely. It was fun to paint the demo piece while talking about being a full-time artist. I really enjoy doing this type of presentation.
Posted in Dogs, Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Dogs, impressionism, Paint Party, Paint Your Pet, pet portrait on June 22, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Paint Your Own Pet J
June 2014
Our ever popular “Paint Your Own Pet’s Portrait” Party was terrific yesterday. We had a wonderful group of painters. And everyone created a beautiful work of art to honor these lovely dogs.
Consider joining us for the next one on Saturday, July 19th!
The Studio 