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A Lesson in Shadows

Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, daily painter, daily painting, Landscape, shadows, trees, Virginia Artist on March 10, 2010| Leave a Comment »

This painting was a lesson in Trees and Shadows for my young students. They did a great job grasping the concept. And this was how my painting turned out.

It is a 9″x12″ acrylic on canvas panel available for $145.

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Jeffie’s Day

Posted in daily painter, Dogs, tagged acrylic, daily painter, Dogs, impressionism on March 4, 2010| Leave a Comment »

On March 4, 2000 I was lucky enough to adopt a little Black Lab/Basset Hound mix puppy. He came with the name Black Bart but we changed it to Thomas Jefferson Walker and he came to be known as Jeffie.

Jeffie was three months old when we got him. Truman was just about 3 weeks older and they were best buddies from the day they met. They grew up together.

They partied together. They did everything together.

Then Rosie joined the mix.

She was a puppy mill rescue who was scared of everyone and everything. But Jeffie knew what to do. He slowly helped her learn to play. And he was the only one that she would play with. They were so good together.

Jeffie was an angel and the sweetest dog I have every known.

Today we celebrate Jeffie coming to us. We lost him at age 7 to cancer. It was much, much too soon. But we always think of him with a joyful and happy heart because he that is what he did for us. He brought us much joy and happiness.

We miss you Jeffie.

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Abstraction

Posted in Abstract, daily painter, tagged Abstract, acrylic, art lessons, daily painter, Virginia Artist on March 2, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Abstract Lesson in progress…..stand back! This piece is a lesson that we are working on with a private student in abstraction. This particular canvas is large, 30″x40″. Often when you think or see abstract work it is very big. This style lends itself to a large format.

When working with an abstract piece you can work it flat on a table or on the ground if it is very large.

Or on an easel if you have an easel large enough to hold the canvas.

This is my student, Marlene. She came to me several months ago wanting to learn to do abstract work. Now some people think that sounds funny because all an abstract painting is seems to be paint slung on a canvas, right?

Well no. You must think about color theory and shapes in order to make a successful abstract work.

With this one, Marlene is well on her way.

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Abstract Dreams

Posted in Abstract, daily painter, tagged Abstract, abstract art, acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Virginia Artist on February 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Abstract Dreams I & II are acrylic on Gallery Wrap 1 1/2″ canvas measuring 12″x12″ each. They are SOLD.

I enjoy abstract work and combining colors to see what works together well. It is a lesson in trial and error.

I think these combinations turned out great!

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Back to Art – Rockefeller Plaza

Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, art lessons, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, New York City, Rockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza on February 15, 2010| Leave a Comment »

After a week of posting crochet on my blog I’m back to art. But first I want to say thanks to everyone who responded so positively to the crochet. I was shocked! And many thanks to those of you who purchased items. With your encouragement I have taken some things to Delilah’s so if you are interested in hats, slippers, or bags, stop into the shop and take a look.

Now back to art. Rockefeller Plaza is an acrylic on canvas measuring 24″x18″. This painting began as a lesson for a private student who was interested in doing a “representational abstract” of this view. We had fun working on it. As you can see it was a Christmas view. It is SOLD!

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Interlude in Old Holland Blue I & II

Posted in Abstract, daily painter, tagged Abstract, acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Virginia Artist on February 1, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Interlude in Old Holland Blue I is an acrylic abstract on 12″x12″ Gallery Wrap 1 1/2 inch canvas. It is framed and available for $195 at Delilah’s on Main Street in Front Royal.

Interlude in Old Holland Blue II is an acrylic abstract on 12″x12″ Gallery Wrap 1 1/2 inch canvas. It is framed and available for $195 at Delilah’s on Main Street in Front Royal.

These paintings may be purchased as a set at a 30% savings.

Many thanks again to everyone who added original art to their collections during the Winter Sale. And don’t forget that the sale ends today. Take a minute to review the posts for this past week and see if there are any pieces that you would like to add to your collection. Thanks.

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Last Day of Winter Sale Listings

Posted in daily painter, Sale, tagged acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, painting, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on January 29, 2010| Leave a Comment »

Today is the last day of Winter Sale listing. The sale will continue until Monday, February 1. Just email me at kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com if you would like to purchase any of the sale items.

Sedona’s Bell Rock is an oil on 8″x10″ canvas and is on sale for $95.

A Red Strawberry is a 5″x7″ oil painting on canvas. It is framed. On sale for $65.

Gold Finch is a 7″x5″ oil on canvas, framed.

On sale for $65.

Soft Afternoon is an oil on 8″x10″ canvas. On sale for $95.

Isabella’s Poppies is an acrylic on canvas panel measuring 10″x8″ and is SOLD.

Clouds Over the Blue Ridge is a very large 30″x40″ on 1.5″ gallery wrap canvas. It is on sale for $150.

All sale prices are for the unframed art unless otherwise indicated. I hope you enjoyed the winter sale. Thanks to everyone who collected art during the sale. And please feel free to pass this listing along to friends who may enjoy art.

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Winter Sale Continues

Posted in daily painter, Sale, tagged acrylic, affordable art, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, oil painting, Sale, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist, Winter sale on January 26, 2010| Leave a Comment »

The Winter Sale continues. All sale prices are for paintings, unframed unless otherwise noted.

Barn on the Bay is an oil on canvas measuring 10″x8″ and is on sale for $65.

Line of Cherries is an oil on canvas measuring 8″x10″ and is on sale for $65.

Field of Poppies I is a watercolor on paper measuring 22″ x 7″. It is matted and is SOLD.

Corner of the House is an oil on canvas measuring 10″x8″. Sale price $65.

Radish is an oil on canvas panel measuring 8″x8″ and is on sale for $35.

More to come tomorrow!

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Vineyard Abstract

Posted in daily painter, tagged Abstract, acrylic, daily painter, daily painting, Virginia wineries on December 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »

Vineyard I, II, III, & IV are each 12″x12″ acrylic on gallery wrap canvas. They are currently on display at Philip Carter Winery where my show is still going on. The paintings will be there until the end of January so if you have time for a ride out that way, take a look.