Posted in Art Class, tagged acrylic, Art Class, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, daily painting, gate, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on April 6, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Generally during Spring Break I have only one or two students who come to art class. Imagine my surprise when Wednesday I had 12 students! Wow!!!
They all did a great job. We painted a beautiful landscape of a gate that is out from Millwood.
The Thursday class did a fine job with the same painting too. Great job everyone.
Posted in Art Class, daily painter, tagged acrylic, Art Class, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, poppies, Virginia Artist on January 4, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Poppies in a Window, acrylic, 12″x16″, available for $ 150.
If your New Year’s resolution was to do something good for yourself, or to learn something new, or start a new hobby, how about joining us for art class on Wednesday or Thursday from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. We have so much fun and no experience is required. If you want to learn, we can help.
We also are offering new this year a Wednesday morning class, 10:30-Noon. If you are interested in any of these classes just contact me at kwalker@doubledogdesigns.com .
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, art lessons, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, daily painting, impressionism, Landscape, moon, mountain, mountains, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on December 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Moon Over Mountain I & II, acrylic, 8×10 or 9×12.
The Holiday Invitational continues at the Blue Ridge Arts Council on Main Street in Front Royal. The show features work by two teachers, Terri Nicholson and myself.
The paintings are demonstration paintings from the many classes we have taught over the last few years and they are very affordable. Consider giving art as a gift this year. Stop by and see the show.
Posted in daily painter, tagged bee, Blue Ridge Arts Council, coneflower, daily painter, daily painting, flowers, impressionism, Virginia Artist on November 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
I have spent the last few days trying to pull together about 35 paintings for an invitational show at the Blue Ridge Arts Council. I deliver the paintings today and they will hang through the holiday season.
Joining me in the show is Terri Nicholson who also teaches art classes. We were asked to show many of the demonstration pieces that we have done for our classes. The great thing about these paintings is that they sell at lower prices because we generally don’t spend as much time on them as we do a painting that we work on in our studios. But they are still wonderful original pieces of art…and they are really affordable.
So stop by the Blue Ridge Arts Council and see the show.
Bee on Coneflower, oil, 6×6, $125.
Posted in Small Town Life, tagged Blue Ridge Arts Council, Christmas tree, Christmas wreath, daily painter, impressionism, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, wreathes on November 18, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Every year the Blue Ridge Arts Council holds a fundraiser called “Deck the Halls”. Many people chip in by decorating trees and wreaths and donate them to be sold for the benefit of arts programing in our community. The event is this evening with the sale beginning at 7 pm.
This tree called “Bark for the Park” was decorated by my friend Linda Kusior who took my Bark for the Park posters and turned them into ornaments. Isn’t it cute?! Thanks Linda.
I painted this Santa Bowl that I donated for sale.
This snowman chair was my other donation to the fundraiser. I hope that these items sell well to benefit BRAC.
You really should take the time to attend. Not only will it put you in the holiday spirit but you will see so many great ideas. Creativity abounds at this event. Just take a look at this adorable “Snowgirl” tree. She has on a little tutu skirt and is holding her shoes in one hand and her purse in the other as she tiptoes thru the snow. I love her.
Be sure to stop by. You don’t want to miss all these wonderful ideas. See, here is even more….
Posted in Small Town Life, tagged Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, impressionism, Landscape, Paint Out, Shenandoah Valley, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist on September 13, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday afternoon I attended an event for the Blue Ridge Arts Council (BRAC) here in Front Royal. This event is held every other year and several artists are invited to paint on location while attendees watch their progress. Then the painting is auctioned off for the benefit of BRAC.
Here is Michelle Summers hard at work.
And Charlie Logan….
And Elizabeth Sholder working on her painting.
Kathy Chumley working on a wonderful piece.
And Wilson Webb with a gorgeous painting of the trees with the house in the background.
And I didn’t catch Chris Stephens at the easel but this is his painting. Terrific!
The event was enjoyed by a large crowd who munched on wonderful food provided by local businesses including our great friend Katie Tewell of The Apple House. Many thanks to everyone who helped make the event a success and for supporting the Blue Ridge Arts Council and local art.
Posted in daily painter, tagged acrylic, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, daily painting, Dogs, impressionism, Landscape, Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Artist on June 16, 2010| Leave a Comment »
Hollyhocks Mountain View is an acrylic on canvas panel measuring 10″x8″ available for $195 framed. This painting can be seen at the new Main Street Bookstore along with several other paintings.
I haven’t painted as much over the last week as I would like. It’s been a difficult few weeks with loosing Truman and then Jed got injured over the weekend when he had a run in with a truck! He’s doing ok but is very sore. He’s getting a little better everyday but I’m playing puppy nurse again and that takes quite a bit of time.
This is Jed in his little thundershirt…he’s scared of thunder on top of his injury and with the weather we have been having in the afternoons it just compounds the need for a “nurse”. It’s always something.
Just a reminder that the 3rd Thursday Art Walk is tomorrow evening from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Front Royal. And at 5:30 the reception for the Blue Ridge Arts Council member show will take place. Come to BRAC and check out the 80 new pieces of art that local members have entered. Winners will be announced around 6:15. Please come downtown and enjoy the arts!
Posted in Abstract, daily painter, Small Town Life, tagged Abstract, abstract art, acrylic, Blue Ridge Arts Council, daily painter, Gallery Show, Small Town Life, Virginia Artist on June 14, 2010| Leave a Comment »
It’s always exciting when a show goes up but the coming down is kind of sad.
This was my favorite piece in “Minds Wide Open” abstract show that just ended at the Blue Ridge Arts Council.
Now to find a place for all these large paintings.
Maybe some will go to Delilah’s….and some may go to other shops.
The gallery is so empty and sad. Good thing that the Arts Council member show goes up this week. It’s a terrific show featuring new work by arts council members. Don’t forget to stop in and see it. The opening reception will be Thursday at 5:00….same night as the Art Walk downtown. Plan to come down for a great evening of art!
The Studio 