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Buddy

April 13, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

Just finished another commission. This is Buddy, a beautiful German Shepherd that belonged to a some good friends. I have painted others for them and now they have asked me to paint Buddy who has been gone a few years. I’m also working on Bo, another of their dogs that is no longer with us. I hope to have her done to share soon.

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EASTER Coupon

April 12, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

Happy Easter Everyone! Today we are offering a 20% Coupon for all items in the Art/Items for Sale category of our online store. Click here to see what’s available and use EASTER in the Coupon Code. It is good today only. Thank you for your continued support.

Posted in Animals, daily painter, Holidays | Tagged Chick, Chick and Egg, Easter | Leave a Comment »

Fighting Depression

April 11, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

This new reality is difficult for most people….whether it’s because they are isolated with no human contact or whether it’s because they have been asked to sacrifice their livelihood to this pandemic. But for those of us who suffer from depression it is especially difficult. I’m sure many, like me, keep their depression under control most of the time but this isn’t that time. Depression is real…and rears it’s head at the worst possible times….like now. We have to recognize it…and fight it with all we can. Today I am fighting by trying to relax….and breathe. I’m keeping my hands and mind as busy as possible. Lincoln and I took a long walk this morning and cut a few flowering limbs that we are enjoying sketching. And they make a nice background view while we crochet a little too. Here’s hoping all of you are coping with whatever you are dealing with today. Stay healthy.

Posted in Little Known Facts, Small Town Life | Tagged Crochet, Depression, flowering branches | 3 Comments »

New Items Added to Store

April 10, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

We’ve just added a few more new items to the store...and taken out a few that sold. Many thanks to those who have purchased art during this time. I can’t tell you how much it helps…not just monetarily but it also helps to keep my spirits up. This time is so difficult. I appreciate everyone who has sent info about small business loans and the information coming out about the programs that are suppose to help small businesses. I have looked into a couple. The sad thing is that the applications will take about 3 months to process. They say because of the influx of applicants. It’s hard to stay positive with news like this. So I do really appreciate the support that you are all giving either by having me do a commissioned piece for you or by purchasing art on the store site. Again, many, many thanks for the support and kind words. And I ask that you continue to look at the site and share with anyone you think might be interested in art.

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Another Home Place

April 9, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

Katrinkas Moms House A good friend asked me to paint her home place. She had lost her mom recently and they sold the place but it had such special memories that they wanted to have a visual reminder of it. So I painted the house for her and then we made prints for her to share with her family members. Perfect!

Posted in Commissions, daily painter | Tagged Home, House, Ranch Home | 1 Comment »

Beautiful Home

April 8, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

Here is a beautiful home that I just got to paint for my good friends, Lynne and Michael. They built this lovely house recently and asked me to do a painting for them. I love the craftsman style and colors they used. Nice! Thanks guys for letting me do this for you.

Posted in Commissions, daily painter | Tagged Buck Mountain Home, Lynne's House | Leave a Comment »

Please Think…

April 7, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

Think clip art It’s a crazy time. Crazy for everyone. It’s harder for some than others. It’s bringing out the very best and the very worst in people. There are some programs that are being put in place to help everyone during these uncertain times. But as a self-employed, small business owner it is a very scary time. All I, and many other small business owners, are trying to do is to still have our businesses when this is over. When an arbitrary date like June 10th is set for closing, it feels like a death nail. We see reports that loans are in place and will be awarded within three days of applying but in reality they are not. I was told today that the application I submitted a week ago may be reviewed in three weeks….to watch for an email then. That is not very reassuring. When I posted that it looked like I would have to close and not even have small group lessons and someone responds that they “are glad that I am doing the right thing”…let me tell you how that sounds. It sounds like you think it’s fine that I may lose my business. Maybe it’s not what you mean…but it is how it come across. If you are working from home or if you still have your regular income, be considerate in the way you respond to those of us that have no income right now. We are very sensitive now. It’s hard…and hard to put into words. Think about it though…. how you would be feeling if you hadn’t had an income for a few months with no prospect of one for several more months. Would you still be so cheerful about doing “the right thing”?

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Rooster Rag Quilt

April 5, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

Available on The Studio store is the Rooster Rag Quilt. Just click here for more info and to see other items for sale. Any purchases will be greatly appreciated while The Studio is closed. Thank you for looking!

Posted in Quilting | Tagged chickens, Rooster Rag Quilt, Roosters | Leave a Comment »

Malcolm Headed to West Virginia

April 4, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

Sandy's Malcolm Just finished another Pet Portrait. Malcolm is a commission that is headed home to West Virginia. If you are interested in a Pet Portrait contact kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com . Click here to learn more about Pet Portraits.

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Big Family Going Home to Georgia

April 3, 2020 by kellywalkerstudios

Just completed a large pet portrait commission that is headed to Georgia. These four live right on the Savannah River so this portrait is of these guys sitting on their deck with the river in the background. To have a commissioned painting of your pets, contact kwalker@thestudioforlearning.com .