Posted in Collage, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged collage, daily painter, paper painting, Shenandoah Artist, Virginia Artist on October 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Paper Painting – Walking the Dog
I experimented more with painting with paper this week. It’s relaxing to rip paper and fit it onto the form that I have pre-painted. I like searching through the paper to find the ones that have the colors that I think will work for the shades of color I need.
It’s an interesting departure from painting.
“Walking the Dog”, 9″x12″, paper over acrylic paint on canvas board.
Posted in Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, beagle, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, Shenandoah Valley Artist, Virginia Artist on October 3, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A few days ago I posted “The Talking Beagle”, an acrylic painting that I started during art class last week. (See that post here.) I finished it this week.
I just love the way beagles “talk” and when I saw the photo of this little guy baying I knew it would make a great painting.
“The Talking Beagle”, acrylic on canvas, 16″ x 20″, available for $225.
Posted in Art Class, Dogs, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, beagle, daily painter, Dogs, pet portrait, Virginia Artist on September 29, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Last week at my evening adult classes I started a painting. Sometimes when I feel that everyone is on track with their paintings I will paint during the adult art classes. On Wednesday and Thursday I worked on “The Talking Beagle”. It is an acrylic painting on 16″x20″ canvas. I have always loved the way Beagles “talk”-they throw their heads back and just let go! I love it.
This painting is about 75% finished. I still need to get in some details and the finish the face. I am hoping to get to that during this weeks class.
Posted in Pet Portaits, tagged Pet Portraits on August 17, 2014| 2 Comments »
What fun we had yesterday painting Pet Portraits. Here are some of the wonderful paintings.
Great job everyone!!!
Posted in Animals, Farm Animals, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, farm animals, horse, pet portrait on August 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
A few weeks ago a gentleman came by The Studio asking about portraits. He had a pretty faint photo of a horse that belongs to his daughter and he wanted it done for her birthday. This is the horse. I do quite a few dog portraits, even some cats but very seldom do I get to do a horse.
They were very happy with the results.
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 Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, art lessons, cat portrait, pet portrait, private lessons on July 11, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Olivia with her painting of “Cat”
Reference Photo of “Cat”
Olivia was one of my first young students. She was so tiny.
Little Olivia
Now she is 8 and she came to me this week for a couple of private lessons so that she could paint “Cat”. I was thrilled at how much she remembered from our time painting together before.
Here is the reference photo we used. Olivia did a marvelous job with Cat. It looks terrific.
Private lessons are available for children or adults by contacting kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com .
Posted in Paint Parties, Pet Portaits, tagged Dogs, impressionism, Paint Party, pet portrait on July 7, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Oliver
The next Paint Party is scheduled on July 19th at 3 pm at The Studio, 105 E Main Street in Front Royal, and it’s a Paint Your Pet’s Portrait party! Why don’t you join us and create a special painting of your favorite pet. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies. Sign up today as space is limited.
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 