“Walking the Boardwalk”
Reference photo
I was thrilled to be asked over the last month or two to do several commissions this Christmas. I have been waiting to post them on my blog so that I would not spoil the surprise for those receiving them as gifts. Now I can share them with you.
“Walking the Boardwalk” is a watercolor of a father with his kids walking down a boardwalk. I love the image that was sent to me so it was a really fun piece to do.
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Rex Painting
Rex Reference Photo
Rex, a beautiful border collie, is a commission that I did as a Christmas present. I just got this message on Facebook from Sue, the recipient: “Thank you so much for doing a painting of my dog Rex (border collie) for my brother as a gift to me. It is just beautiful!”
I love hearing back from people who have received presents.
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Pat
Margaget and Adele
Michelle and Susie
Odalys
Yesterday we had the adult “Paint Your Own Pet Portrait” workshop and we had a great group that painted some terrific portraits.
Great job everyone! I am looking forward to painting with you again sometime soon.
If you missed this workshop we will be painting pet portraits again at the 1st Saturday Paint Party on January 4th at 4 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. Just register now and then join us for the fun in January. You don’t want to miss this!
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Yesterday afternoon we had the Kid’s “Paint Your Own Pet Portrait” Workshop. It was so much fun!!!! The kids did superb work on their portraits. We had dogs, cats, and horses. They were all so different and all so good! Great job young artists. I love seeing the enthusiasm of young painters creating beautiful art.
Many thanks to my good friend and great painter, Linda, who helped with this large group. Couldn’t have done it without your help.
We have an adult workshop today from 4-7. Let me know if you want to come join us.
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On our morning walk along the river path to the Dog Park my “kids” and I noticed something different. We go almost every day so if something is “out-of-place” we notice it. This was a box on a post. Turns out it is a small library built by a boy scout in our community as an Eagle Scout project. He built five and placed them in different parks around our town. You can take a book to read and replace it with one you have finished. Great Idea! And Great Project!
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Oliver photo (top)
Oliver Portrait (bottom)
This little guy is Oliver. He belongs to a wonderful friend in Kentucky and he was so adorable I had to paint his portrait. He is an acrylic on panel measuring 6″x6″. Could he be any cuter?
Oliver Framed
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I love watching students finish paintings that they are working on in class. Jeff paints with us when he is in town and he just completed this wonderful sunflower painting as a Christmas gift. It turned out great and I know they will be thrilled to receive such a wonderful surprise.
You may know Jeff as Breezy’s dad. Breeze comes to class to and we love it when she does. Here’s an old picture of Breeze posing with the kids at art camp one summer. Of course, the kids loved seeing her come in for class! If you are interested in joining a class contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com. We would love to have you!
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Jace reference photo (left) and painting (right)
Don’t forget there are just a couple of days left to register for the Paint Your Pet Workshops. The Kids Workshop is Saturday from 3-6 pm and Adults paint on Sunday from 4-7.
Read more about the workshop here. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to register. Friday is the deadline to sign up. Choose a favorite photo of your pet and let’s PAINT!
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Yesterday I played with a mixed media idea. This portrait is done using an actual photograph along with acrylic paint and pen. I think she turned out cute!
Don’t forget that Pet Portraits make a wonderful gift for Christmas. You still have time to get one for someone special or give them a gift certificate for a portrait. Contact kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com to purchase one today.
Learn more about Pet Portraits here.
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The Studio 