March 24, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
Granny Square with Flower made by Big Mama
Traditional Granny Squares
Different Granny Square patterns from Mes Favoris
Crochet is BACK! It’s cool again and so many people are rediscovering this fun (and addictive) hobby. We have been having classes in crochet at The Studio and so many people are learning how to crochet.
One of the standards in crochet is the Granny Square. You can make so many things from squares from blankets to ponchos to hats to sweaters and more.
Here are some samples of traditional granny squares as well as a pattern chart for some “not so traditional” squares ( from Mes Favpros Tricot-Crochet website) that we will be looking at in our next crochet class on April 12th. Consider joining us. Click here for more info on the class.
Of course, one of my favorites is this floral granny square blanket that Big Mama made me many years ago. I treasure it.
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March 23, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
Vest in cotton yarn
Vest in bulky yarn
I found a super Lion Brand pattern for a crochet vest that I really love. I made it with bulky yarn (as the pattern called for) and was so pleased when it was finished. It’s REALLY heavy. And I like the design so much that I reworked the pattern to make it in cotton so I can wear it in the spring. Here they are!
And here is the link to the original pattern. Enjoy!
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March 22, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
We had a super fun “Paint Your Pet’s Portrait” Party yesterday at The Studio in Front Royal. Everyone did a superb job! I love seeing people paint portraits of the pets they love so much and hearing their stories. It is so much fun. Consider joining us for the next one. We have a Pet Portrait Party every 3rd Saturday. Why don’t you come?
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March 21, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
Summer Cotton Shawl
For years I would only crochet in the winter time because I mainly used wool or acrylic yarn and it is heavy and hot. But several years ago I got hooked on cotton yarn. It is lightweight and fun to work with. I just finished this Spring Cotton Shawl altering a pattern I saw that I really liked from using acrylic holding two strands of yarn to the cotton instead. I like the way it turned out especially since this was a Yarn Buster for me using up some leftover colors from previous projects. You can find the original pattern here.
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March 20, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
Butterfly on Hydrangea
Wildflowers Along the Road
Here is what the Kid’s Art Class painted over the last few weeks. They are doing fabulous work, don’t you think?
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March 19, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
Beach Scene II
We had a new student in our morning painting class yesterday. And when someone new joins the class I usually paint along with them on the first painting they do so as to show them how to color mix and use brushes, etc. She chose a beach scene as her first painting. The one she did has just the dune on the left but before the evening painting class I worked on it a little more and added a little more interest.
So this is “Beach Scene II”, acrylic on canvas panel, 8″x10″.
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March 18, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
Guy Wiggins, Snow on Wall Street
John Marin, Related to St Pauls
Last Tuesday evening I attended the first in a series of lectures at our library about American Modern Art. (Read that here.) Last night was the second lecture in the series. The subject was “The Modern Metropolis” and the focus was New York City. This very interesting series is an eye-opening for those of us attending about the drastic differences that emerged in the art world in the early 1900′. It’s fascinating to see the same subject matter depicted by different artists of the same time. Here is a great example: one by Guy Wiggins and the other by John Marin’s during the same time period and basically the same subject matter. What a different view! Art was taking a distinct turn!
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March 17, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
Gayl with Hunter
This is Gayl with her kitty, Hunter. Gayl painted this pet portrait at the last “Paint Your Pet’s Portrait” Party and she came to Open Studio last Friday to put some finishing touches on him. Doesn’t he look GREAT?!
Good job Gayl. Remember everyone that every 3rd Saturday we have a “Paint Your Pet’s Portrait” Paint Party. Be sure to reserve early as space is limited.
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March 16, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
The National Gallery of Art opened on this day in 1941. “Originally conceived by Andrew Mellon, the wealthy U.S. industrialist, the plans for the gallery began in 1935. Mellon donated the land and construction plans to the nation, along with his own art collection. Congress voted to establish the National Gallery, and construction as well as acquisition of art works began in 1937. The gallery was completed in 1941. President Roosevelt dedicated it in March of that year, and its first exhibition, Two Hundred American Watercolors, opened in May. Many additions to both buildings and art collections have been made in the intervening years, and today the museum presents not only art works but lectures, performances, and concerts.” – from http://www.cosmeo.com Read more about the National Gallery of Art and explore the collection on their website by clicking here.
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March 15, 2015 by kellywalkerstudios
Paint for Life Party
Yesterday evening we had a Paint Party to benefit a Relay for Life team. Thanks Lynn for the great idea and thanks to everyone who came out to paint.
We did a lovely painting of Hydrangeas Along the Fence. And everyone did a fabulous job! Good work.
I originally painted this scene as a graduation present for my niece, Lexie. You can see that here.
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