The Studio

Sophia’s Art

July 16, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

I have a young student, Sophia. She was so bashful that she hardly wanted to stay the first day her mom brought her to class. And when I have other young students in class she won’t talk at all. But this summer we have had several classes where she was the only student and she really has come out of her shell. She talks up a storm!

And we have a great time painting together. Yesterday she painted a lovely Iris. And when she came in to class she brought a wonderful birthday gift for me. You can see it in the wall above her head. She knows how much I love dogs!

Thanks Sophia. Keep up the good work painting.

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Minnesota Truman

July 15, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

Minnesota Truman

Several weeks ago I shared with you a portrait I did of a basset hound named Truman who lived in Minnesota. (See that here.) Last week I got this wonderful photo of Truman with his portrait. I love it. But I am sad to report that old Truman is no longer with us. His family had to let him go recently as his cancer had just gotten to bad to live with. 😦

I know that their Truman was well-loved and am so glad that they shared a small part of him with us.

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Road to the Shenandoah

July 13, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

I painted this one yesterday as I enjoyed my vacation at the Shenandoah River State Park. Beautiful here. Can’t wait to paint more.

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Shenandoah River State Park

July 12, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

I am taking a mini vacation right in my own backyard. The Shenandoah River State Park is just about 8 miles from my house but feels like it’s a million miles away when you are here. It is just lovely. I spent an hour hiking this morning and got some great reference photos for painting. More to come as I recharge my battery.

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Monet at Art Camp

July 10, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

We painted like Monet at Art Camp yesterday. These young painters did beautiful work!

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Matisse at Art Camp

July 9, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

Yesterday we studied Matisse at Art Camp. Look at these kid’s paintings! Wow!!!

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Art Camp Day 2 – Cezanne

July 8, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

The young artists studied Cezanne and painted a beautiful still life after him yesterday.

What fabulous work these kids are doing at Art Camp this week!!! Keep up the good work.

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Art Campers Paint Monet

July 7, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

The Art Campers studing with me this week painted a beautiful poppy field after the famous Monet painting. Wonderful work. Today we paint Cezanne…and we have twoore artists joining us. It’s a full house!

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Happy Birthday Frida!

July 6, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, 1940

Born today in 1906 was Frida Kahlo de Rivera – a Mexican painter best known for her self-portraits. Discover more about her here.

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A Sister’s Gift

July 5, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios

A few months ago my friend Kathy asked me if I would do a special painting for her sister’s birthday. Of course! I love painting something that is so personal and special for people. She sent me some photos of her sister’s yard and here it what we came up with. She gave it to her this week and she loved it! Yeah!