Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, carnival, farm animals, impressionism on July 19, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Zoey with Painting of “Old #40”
Reference Photo of “Old #40”
I had a small but talented group for the two-day Art Camp this week. Zoey, a new student for me, did a fabulous job painting a cow from her grandparents farm and their cute chocolate lab pup, Lincoln.
Zoey and Lincoln
Great job!
Logan and the Carnival Painting
Logan, a long-time art student and VERY talented painter, chose to paint an interesting view of the carnival. So clever. Super work Logan.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged Art Camp on July 17, 2014| Leave a Comment »
There are just 3 weeks of Art Camp left this summer. And they are almost full so if you know of a young painter (ages 7-13) you need to sign them up. You can find all the information you need to know on the Art Camp page by clicking here.
These are the dates and age groups still open:
Ages 5 – 7 (10 a.m.- Noon) $50 per session –
August 11 – 12- Post-Impressionists (Matisse & Van Gogh)
Ages 8 – 13 (9 a.m. – Noon) $150 per session –
July 21 – 24 – Local Flavor (Paint Your Own Pet Portrait or House)
August 4 – 7 – Famous Painters (Cassett, Van Gogh, Manet)
It is so much fun and the kids create some fabulous art! Don’t wait. Sign up today.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged Andy Warhol, Art Camp, Pop Art on July 2, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Art Camp 2014 Session 2
paints Warhol
Yesterday our young artists painted in the Pop Art style of Andy Warhol. Half the group selected Eagles and the other half painted Flamingos.
Didn’t they do an AMAZING job? Great work kids. I hope you will come paint with me again.
For more information on Summer Art Camp click here. There is still time to sign your young artist up for a session.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Girl with Watering Can, impressionism, Landscape, Renoir on June 27, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Art Camp Week 1
copy of Renoir’s Girl with Watering Can
The first session of Art Camp ended yesterday with the young painters completing a beautiful copy of Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s, (1841-1919) “Girl with a Watering Can” , painted in 1876 and now at the National Gallery of Art, Washington DC.
Pierre-Auguste Renoir, (1841-1919)
“Girl with a Watering Can”
oil on canvas
41”x29”
Painted in 1876
National Gallery of Art, Washington DC
These artists were not deterred by the large size we decided to paint our “masterpiece” and they all did extraordinary work. Great job girls! It was a pleasure painting with you this week.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, asparagus, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Manet on June 25, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Art Camp Week 1
Manet’s Asparagus
We continued to study Manet at Art Camp yesterday. This time it was his still life – Asparagus.
The young artists made it look easy as they created their versions of Manet’s original.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council, Manet on June 24, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Art Camp Week 1
Painting 1 – Manet
Edouard Manet (1832-1883)
“Pinks and Clematis in a Crystal Vase”
oil on canvas
22” x 14”
Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France
Yesterday we had the first day of Art Camp. With 7 fabulous young artists working hard all morning they created their version of Edouard Manet’s (1832-1883) “Pinks and Clematis in a Crystal Vase”, oil on canvas 22″x14″, painted in 1882 in Paris and currently on display at Musée d’Orsay, Paris, France.
I think their versions look GREAT! How about you?
Posted in Art Camp, tagged Art Camp, Summer Art Camp for Kids on June 4, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Tanner concentrating on her work
Have you signed your young artists up for art camp? If not, time is fast approaching. The first session begins in just a little over 2 weeks!!!! Be sure to register now to hold a space for your artist.
You can see more about Art Camp and see the schedule here.
Or download the flyer and registration here: Flyer for Kids Summer Art Camp Final 2014.
Posted in Art Camp, tagged Art Camp, Summer art camp on May 5, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Tanner concentrating on her work
It’s time to make plans for your young artists to attend Summer Art Camp. There are several dates to choose from and something for everyone. Take a look at the schedule here and download the PDF registration form. Be sure to get your student registered before it’s booked up. They will learn something about art and painting while having loads of FUN!!!
Posted in Art Camp, tagged 2014 Art Camp, 2014 Summer Art Camp, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council on March 15, 2014| Leave a Comment »
“Van Gogh’s Chair”
Maybe if we talk about Summer Art Camp all the bad weather will go away and Spring will arrive. Well, maybe not but at least it gives us something to look forward to! The schedule for this summers Art Camp is set. You can Flyer for Kids Summer Art Camp Final 2014.
Our Rodrigue’s with Waffle!
This year we are adding a session where we will paint from the students photos: their pet, their home, etc. More information is coming as we get closer to the date but we wanted you to have the schedule now so you can start making plans. Hope to see your young artist this summer at one of the following sessions:
Our version of Georgia O’Keefe
June 30 – July 1, 2014 Famous Painters (Warhol & Manet)
August 11 – 12, 2014 Post-Impressionists ( Matisse & Van Gogh)
Ages 8 – 13 (9 a.m. – Noon) $150 per session
June 23 – 26, 2014 – Impressionists (Monet, Manet, Renoir)
July 7 – 10, 2014 – Famous Painters (Matisse, Cezanne, Warhol)
July 21 – 24, 2014 – Local Flavor & Paint Your Own Pet Portrait and House
August 4 – 7, 2014 – Famous Painters (Cassett, Van Gogh, Manet)
Ages 14 – 18 (9 a.m. – Noon) $75 per session
July 17 – 18, 2014 – Paint from your own photos (Pets, House, or Favorite Scene)
Posted in Art Camp, tagged acrylic, Art Camp, Blue Ridge Arts Council, impressionism, Van Gogh, Vincent Van Gogh, Vincent's Chair on August 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
“Van Gogh’s Chair”
Tanner concentrating on her work
Conner and Brigid putting on some final touches
A really nice thank you note
We wrapped up the last day of Art Camp with Van Gogh’s Chair. The young artists painted a large version and did a fabulous job. This was a delightful group of kids who are really good painters.
The Studio 