Posted in Kickstarter-Painted Diamonds, tagged acrylic, baseball, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Kickstarter, Painted Diamonds, Turner Field on April 9, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Turner Field
Atlanta Braves
Baseball season has started and this year it feels really strange not to be painting the MLB parks like I was doing last year all during the season. My Kickstarter project – Painted Diamonds was a lot of fun but kept me busy for 6 months painting those parks. (Read all about it and see the paintings here.)
If you have a favorite team you can check the Painted Diamonds page to see if that painting is still available or order a print of your favorite field.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, Geranium painting, impressionism, Paint Party on April 6, 2014| Leave a Comment »
We had a fun painting time at the party yesterday and everyone created a charming geranium painting. Great work girls!
The next 1st Saturday Paint Party will be May 3rd. We will post the painting that we will be doing in a few days here on the blog for you to see. Join us.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, antique cookie jar, Cookie Jar, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, still life, Virginia Artist on April 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Cookie Jar Painting
I am often asked how I find things to paint every day. I never have any trouble finding something to paint. There are just so many things all around that I want to try to paint. From time to time I will set up an area with my camera and shoot lots of photos of “common” things for reference photos. I recently did this with a cookie jar that had been given to my parents as a wedding gift and that my mom gave to me years ago. I always have fond memories of it because Mama always had it sitting on the breakfast bar in the kitchen with something good in it for us when we got home from school each day. I treasure that cookie jar.
Cookie Jar Reference Photo
Posted in daily painter, Small Town Life, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, geraniums, impressionism, Virginia Artist on April 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Speaking to Girl Scouts about art
Yesterday I was asked to speak to a group of Girl Scouts about being a full-time artist. They were a great group of girls who toured the Blue Ridge Arts Council before our session and had several questions about art. I was working on the demonstration painting for our 1st Saturday Paint Party so they watched as I completed the flowers. They enjoyed it so much that they want to come back and do a little painting. So we will meet again later in the month!
I did finish the demo painting for this Saturday’s Paint Party and there are still a couple of seats open if you want to join us and paint this little geranium painting. Contact me today.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, daily painter, flowers, geraniums, impressionism, Paint Party on March 31, 2014| Leave a Comment »
We will paint geraniums similar to these.
Geranium Bench
We will be painting geraniums at this Saturday’s Paint Party (similar to the ones in these photos). We have 3 spaces left for this one so if you would like to join us April 5th at 3 pm to paint contact kwalker@kellywalkerstudios.com to sign up. No experience necessary and all supplies are provided. Come give it a try and join in on the fun!
Posted in Books, Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, Blue Ridge Arts Council, books painting, impressionism on March 30, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Katrinka’s Birthday Paint Party
We had a fabulous time yesterday at Katrinka’s Birthday Paint Party. You all did a great job on your paintings. I love it when the attendees come in and haven’t painted before and are a little nervous about what they are going to do but then they leave with a terrific painting.
You can learn more about upcoming Paint Parties open to everyone here. Or book a private party for you and your friends.
Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, flowers, impressionism, oil painting on March 28, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Ethan and Madeline’s Daffodils
We had a successful day at our kid’s and adult art classes yesterday. Ethan and Madeline (a brand-new student) painted these fabulous spring daffodils. I love the blue background and bright yellow impressionistic flowers. Great work!
Logan’s Owl
And in the adult class, Logan finished this adorable owl. Logan started in my kids class several years ago and then moved up to the adult group this past year. She’s a natural! She has picked up every tip I have thrown out and applied it to her work. I am so proud of you Logan. SUPER!
Nick’s Peonies
And the peony painting is by Nicholas another adult student who began painting with me last fall. He didn’t want his photo taken but I had to share the beautiful painting he just completed. Nick paints meticulously and it shows in his beautiful work.
Great job everyone!
Posted in Art Class, Pet Portaits, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Dogs, flowers, impressionism on March 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Pat with Daisy Painting
Last night Pat completed her daisy painting that we saw her working on last week. (Check that out here.) It looks terrific! Great job Pat.
Rebecca with Pet Portrait
And Rebecca, who started her painting at the “Paint Your Pet Portrait” Party a few weeks ago, came in and finished her painting of her wonderful pups. Super! So glad you painted these sweeties.
Remember, you can learn to paint too or improve you current skills by joining us for painting class or a paint party. Check out more information at the Art Class or Paint Party tabs above.
Posted in Paint Parties, tagged acrylic, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism on March 23, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Dr. Who Paint Party
The Dr Who Paint Party was so much fun. And everyone did a terrific job painting. Who knew? 😉
Special thanks to Jen for bringing the music and props!
Posted in Art Class, Landscape, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Landscape on March 21, 2014| Leave a Comment »
The boys painted a very nice landscape yesterday at art class. Take a look! And remember we have classes for young people on Thursday from 4:15 – 5:15 each week. Why don’t you sign up your young artist to come paint with us?
The Studio 