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Andrew Wyeth at NGA

May 29, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

Andrew Wyeth, Wind from the Sea, 1947, tempera on hardboard, National Gallery of Art, Gift of Charles H. Morgan, 2009.

The second of the two special exhibits that I saw Tuesday at the National Gallery of Art was the “Andrew Wyeth – Looking In, Looking Out”. It was amazing!

You must go see it before it ends in November. His watercolor work is unbelievable. And the subject matter is so interesting to see.

I saw the painting, Wind from the Sea, right after it was given to the National Gallery and was so taken with it. I could feel the air blowing through the window as I walked by and saw it. (Here is the first post I did about it.)

This show is only going to be on display in Washington so do yourself a favor and take time to go see it. You will be glad you did.

Andrew Wyeth, Frostbitten, 1962, watercolor on paper, Private Collection.

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Degas-Cassatt at NGA

May 28, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

Mary Cassatt’s Little Girl in a Blue Armchair, 1878

Close-up of dog in Cassatt’s “Little Girl in a Blue Armchair”

Sleeping Lincoln

Take time to go to the National Gallery of Art before the end of October to see two exhibits that are currently there – Degas/Cassatt and Andrew Wyeth.

The Degas/Cassatt exhibit features gorgeous paintings by the two artists, several from private collections that I had never seen, as well as many prints by the two with an explanation of how these became important during that time period. Of course, my favorite painting in the show by Cassatt is “Little Girl in a Blue Arm Chair”. I just know that the little dog in the opposite chair is an ancestor to my Lincoln. I always say that Lincoln thinks he should be leading the life of a wealthy French family’s dog!

Degas, Mary Cassatt at the Louvre: The Paintings Gallery, 1885, private collection.

My favorite Degas’ are the two he painted of Cassatt and another woman at the Louvre and the pastel study of Cassatt for the painting. This is the first time I have seen the painting as it is in a private collection on loan to the show. I love the perspective of these.

Take time to go see this exhibit. It really gives insight into the way artists of the time work together, critiqued each other, and collected each others work.

Edgar Degas, “Mary Cassatt at the Louvre”, 1879, pastel, Philadelphia Museum of Art

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Kids Paint Lavender Fields

May 27, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

Kids Paint Lavender

The kids painted “Lavender Fields” in class this past week much like the painting I posted a few days ago. (See it here.) Great job young artists! Keep up the good work.

Don’t forget that time is closely approaching for the start of Kid’s Art Camp this summer. There are several different weeks offered so their it something for everyone ages 5 – 18. Take a look here at more information and a Flyer for Kids Summer Art Camp Final 2014.

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Memorial Day

May 26, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is set aside each year for us to remember those who died while serving our country. We honor those men and women today. This painting is meant to do that.

Memorial Day, acrylic on canvas, 16″x20″.

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Rows of Lavender

May 25, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

Rows of Lavender

“Rows of Lavender” is an acrylic on canvas measuring 6″x6″ (framed 11″x11″) and is available by contacting me or at Delilah’s for $95.

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Another Cat

May 24, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

I have crocheted more cats. They are available at Delilah’s. The grey one seems quite happy on the shelf next to the Happy Hippo. Come see them at Delilah’s Art & Gifts on Main Street in Front Royal.

NOTE: Grey Cat sold today. It went to a good home!

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More Valley Poppies

May 23, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

I decided to paint a miniature version of “Wild Poppies in the Valley”. This one, “Valley Poppies”, is 6″x6″ acrylic on canvas. (It measures 11.5″ x 11.5″ in the frame.)

You can see it at Delilah’s in Front Royal. It’s available for $95.

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Pat’s Pony

May 22, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

Pat with Pony Painting

Pat does such a nice job with her paintings. I know her family must love it that she paints with our Wednesday Night Class because she gives all her great paintings to them! Super work Pat!

Pat’s 80th!

We recently celebrated Pat’s 80th birthday. Thanks for making our Wednesday Night class so much fun, Pat!

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Fall Primitives & Pioneers Retreat

May 21, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

The next workshop in West Virginia has been scheduled! The one last month was so well received that we are planning another one. Here it is:

Fall 2014 Primitives & Pioneers Retreat! – September 13-14 in Clio, WV – This retreat will span two days taking you from the kitchen, to the woods, and to the artists easel featuring lessons on corn-cob jelly making, hand-dipped taper candles, homemade potpourri, rustic breads, painting a primitive landscape and a decorative bucket plus more! The retreat includes all instruction and 3 meals per day. The host and my teaching partner is Suzanne McMinn of “Chickens in the Road” and Sassafras Farm. Learn more about her and her farm and get registration information here.

Come join us!

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Jase

May 20, 2014 by kellywalkerstudios

A few weeks ago a friend posted a photo of her duck, Jase, on Facebook. I immediately asked her if we could paint the photo in our kids class and she gave us permission.